Caption: Depression in Celebrities and its effects How has social media shown depression cases online and what has this done for the youth today?
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Caption: Many have associated the rise in depression cases with the development of Social Media.
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Caption: While it has caused cases of depression & cyber bullying, it has however placed the spotlight on certain celebrities who have spoken about their cases of depression.
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Caption: Some of whom may come as a surprise to you...
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Caption: J.K Rowling
“Sad hurts, but it’s a healthy feeling. Depression is very different.”
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Caption: Owen Wilson
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Caption: Demi Lovato
“Every day is a work in progress. I take it one day at a time and for today I’m doing great.”
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Caption: Sarah Silverman
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Caption: ‘The Rock’
“You feel like it’s only you and you’re in your bubble.”
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Caption: Cara Delevingne
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Caption: Lady Gaga
“I was angry, cynical and had this deep sadness like an anchor dragging everywhere I go.”
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Caption: Kristen Bell
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Caption: For other celebrities, depression has ended their life. The Media has placed the spotlight on stars that have highlighted the everyday struggles that anyone can go through.
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Caption: Robin Williams
“All it takes is a beautiful fake smile to hide an injured soul and they’ll never notice how broken you are.”
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Caption: What has Social Media done for Mental Health?
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Caption: Though social media has helped many, it has caused a variety of negative impacts including Cyberbullying:
(Data recorded by McAfee)
87% of today’s youth have witnessed cyberbullying.
One out of three kids feel they are more accepted on Social Media networks then in real life.
72% of children report they are cyberbullied due to their looks.
Caption: What has been the result of this? 1. More than 7 out of ten children felt that bullying negatively impacted their social lives.
2. 83% said that the bullying hurt their feelings.
3. 30% of children who had been bullied have suicidal thoughts, an increase of 6% since 2013.
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Caption: My study
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Caption: After surveying 20 people within the University, it was found that:
1. Every person said they used social media daily.
2. 13 said they had experienced online trolling.
3. 18 knew victims of cyberbullying
4. Only 6 knew of the effects social media can have on their mental health.
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Caption: What does this say about society?
There is a clear link within the development of social media and depression / cyberbullying rates. It is also clear to see that there is a lack of information on the effects it can have and hence the cases will continue to rise.
Caption: What can be done about this? There are of course some measures that can be taken to try to reduce cyberbullying statistics, which is a trigger for depression. These include:
1. Be aware of your child’s online profile and track what they are doing.
2. Ensure accounts are private. For example, if your Instagram account is private then it is impossible for a ‘online troll’ to bully online.
3. Encourage your child to spend time away from their mobile phones.
Caption: With this information, I leave you with this quote. It suggests that it’s the simple things in life which are forgotten.
TOO OFTEN WE UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF A TOUCH, A SMILE, A KIND WORD, A LISTENING EAR, AN HONEST COMPLIMENT, OR THE SMALLEST ACT OF CARING, ALL OF WHICH HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO TURN A LIFE AROUND.”
LEO BUSCAGLIA