While it would seem like social media would make people happy because they can interact with others, it can actually lead to depression in some people. There is a link established between social media and depression, but it is one that can be broken. By working with us at Crestview Recovery, you have the chance to treat your depression and stop allowing it to have a hold over your life.
You can also adjust how you use social media, in order to help reduce depressive symptoms and problems that can come from it. There’s no reason to settle for less than a life that’s not controlled by depression. When you reach out to us and our mental health treatment center, we can help you find the tools and techniques you need for better social media use and a brighter outlook on life.
Social Media and Depression
When people think of the link between social media and depression, they often think that it is due to online bullying and mostly restricted to younger age groups. While that does create a part of the issue, it is definitely not all of it. A lot of the depression that comes along with social media is from people feeling like they are missing out on everything life has to offer. Their friends are posting pictures from vacations, relationships, and more, while the depressed person does not have those things in their life. But it is important to remember that most people only post the highlights on social media. They have struggles, too, but they aren’t making them public.
Treatment for depression at Crestview Recovery can help you feel better about social media usage. Our depression treatment program will help you overcome your feelings of depression and learn how to cope with this mental illness so you are not triggered by outlets like social media.
The Right Treatment Program
It is very important to get the right treatment when you are dealing with the link between social media and depression. That is especially true since depression can lead to a number of dangerous behaviors, including addiction. If you are not sure how to conquer your depression, or you are concerned that it’s also causing an addiction issue to develop, you will want to get the proper help quickly to reduce the chances of things getting any worse and get back to living a healthy, happy life. Our drug and alcohol rehab recovery staff can help you do that. Some of the treatment options we offer include:
- Partial hospitalization program (PHP)
- Intensive outpatient program (IOP)
- Outpatient drug rehab center
- Aftercare
- Extended care addiction treatment
- Trauma therapy
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- Individual therapy
With all of those options and the potential for a broken link between social media and depression, you can go back to a life you feel good about through our addiction therapy services. You will not be tied to social media anymore or depressed about what you see other people doing on those sites. You may even want to post happy things of your own to be a part of the conversation and interact with others.
Get Depression Help Today
There is no reason to allow the depression you experience over social media to control any more of your life. Instead, you can come to us for the treatment you need to conquer your depression. Our individual therapy can help you do so. Do not settle for less than you deserve. Contact Crestview Recovery at 866.262.0531 today, and we will get you on the road to a full and lasting recovery you can be proud of, for the long term.
Since 2016, Dr. Merle Williamson, a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University, has been the Medical Director at Crestview Recovery, bringing a rich background in addiction medicine from his time at Hazelden Treatment Center. He oversees outpatient drug and alcohol treatments, providing medical care, setting policies, detox protocols, and quality assurance measures. Before specializing in addiction medicine, he spent 25 years in anesthesiology, serving as Chair of Hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Chief of Anesthesia at Kaiser Permanente. This experience gives him a unique perspective on treating prescription drug addiction.
