70% of college students reported being online longer than they planned to
Social media use was correlated with increased levels of depression in adults ages 18-32
Social media increases the risk of depression by 13%
There are roughly 2 billion daily active users on Facebook, about 25% of the entire human population
Users at risk of social media addiction often report depressive symptoms and lower self-esteem
The leading cause of depression in college students are relationships and social pressures all which function heavily through social media in todays world.
A list of negative effects of Instagram use on students include cyberbullying, academic distraction, excessive addiction, mood disorders, sleeping deprivation, obscene images, privacy issues and a lack of self confidence.