“Social media is changing the way we interact, share and communicate, however it is not necessarily improving these aspects of our society.”FACEBOOK CAUSES DEPRESSIONRebecca Savastio 2013Rebecca Savastio (2013) led a study on the University of Michigan. The researchers observed 82 active Facebook members for two weeks. The study showed that an increase in depression was linked to a significant amount of time spent on Facebook. Savastio found that more time spent on Facebook caused an increase in negativity. Tamara McClintock 2013 Social media challenges relationships because it can convince the user that face- face-to-face communication is the same as online chat. “Occasional bad moods or abusive behavior are to be expected, but depression is something different. Depression can destroy the very essence of a teenager's personality, causing an overwhelming sense of sadness, hopelessness, or anger. This negative result from Facebook becomes a problem because it triggers unhealthy responses. Teens manage depression by isolating themselves from parents, eliminating friends, or associating with new people. Isolation becomes a negative outcome that depressed adolescents experience. David B. Merril, MD 2012 Depression is a serious problem. About 1 in 5 teens experience depression at some point in their lives. Some symptoms related to depression include the following: feelings of sadness or unhappiness, withdrawal from enjoyable activities, or difficulty concentrating on a task. These feelings often become the focus of the child's life. Depression in a child may increase due to low self-esteem, learning difficulties, or lack of social interaction. NEGATIVE IMPACT ON SELF-ESTEEM Another study was conducted showing the relativity... middle of paper... increase their intake of coffee or tea to help stay awake. This way they can get more done in a day, including the distractions of social media. Excessive Facebook use has negative effects on mental and physical health. Adolescence often becomes lethargic and unmotivated to communicate with others in person. It is important for parents to monitor their children's Internet usage. They should determine an adequate amount of time the child can spend on the Internet. Peers and teachers should inform the child about the negative effects of social media and the importance of real relationships. Sass 2012 “…social media is actually the source of mental health problems. It is equally plausible that people who already suffer from low self-esteem and depression are more likely to spend an excessive amount of time on social networks, for example simply out of boredom..”