Mental and Emotional Effects of Computing

Internet Use and Depression

A Leeds University study found that people classified as internet addicts were more likely to be depressed than non-addicted users.

Excerpt: "Our research indicates that excessive internet use is associated with depression, but what we don't know is which comes first – are depressed people drawn to the internet or does the internet cause depression?" the article's lead author, Dr Catriona Morrison, said.

"What is clear is that, for a small subset of people, excessive use of the internet could be a warning signal for depressive tendencies" [1].