Has anyone else notice that there are more kids/people being depressed? What are your thoughts and what do you blame it on?

[Changiis07]

I personally think it's social media. Tiktok, IG and Facebook have kids/people on their phones for hours. People tend to compare themselves a lot and it doesn't help that those apps show a "perfect life". Kids are more overweight than ever before and suicidal

[NewsReader]

Social media is one reason. The big one is COVID lockdowns / school closures. Many kids had no in-person communication with other kids. And in-person communication is a very important part in child development. These kids lost an opportunity to learn social skills and put them into practice. Sitting in front of a computer is a different skill which usually comes later and is less important. Wearing masks was especially bad for toddlers and babies. Recognizing and reading facial expressions is a super important part in development of the brain. Masks blocked that part. Those babies are gonna have big problems later in life. They might end up broken for life.

[Changiis07]

I agree covid had a lot to do but then again they can always play outside in the dirt, do arts and crafts anything BUT being in front of the computer or cell phone you know

[Surely]

Yes I have noticed! The schools used to want every child to be on riddelliine. A drug for attention disorder. I heard that the schools got money for every kid on the drug. Don't know if it true or not. I have noticed that with all of the political fighting in Washington and the change in leadership. Two years ago. The hatred and anger is running at an all time high. I am sure that the current leadership will somehow blame things on Mr. Trump or Covid. Plus social media and the violent games certainly can not be helping.

[Surely]

@Changiis07. Thank you for the MHO!

[Googlemyahoo]

They see their peers getting attention.

Everyone is told their special

We never had these issues when people got bullied its time to bring back bullying

[Cubus]

That's one of the main cons of the rich countries.

Poorer countries have less problems with depression

[art84]

Social media and being isolated from friends since the lockdowns and smartphones.

[TroyDT]

Social media, sensationalist news, lack of faith.

[EaterPeter]

Smart Alex phones are to blame to or tons of screen time running after ai instead of ei

[Andres77]

Dopamine withdrawal

[Andres77]

Via constant connection to social media