Breaking Suicide and Depression (SAD) Initiative: Examining the Correlation between Screen Time and Mental Health
Presentation Type
Event
Full Name of Faculty Mentor
Sharon Thompson
Major
Public Health
Minor
Medical Humanities
Presentation Abstract
Rates of mental health problems are rising with 6.7% of Americans adults experiencing at least one Major Depressive Episode in 2016 (SAMHSA, 2016). Roughly 1 out of 13 people aged 18-25 have serious suicidal thoughts (NSDUH, 2015). With South Carolina ranking 23rd in the nation for highest suicide rates (CDC, 2016), it is important to investigate potential causes. Advancements in technology have led to increases in screen time with the average American reporting 10.65 hours a day (NTAR, 2016). Researchers have reported that young adults who spend 5+ hours a day online are 71% more likely to experience a suicide risk factor (Clinical Psychological Science Review, 2018). Individuals may be unaware of the consequential negative effects of screen time, such as self-doubt and low self-esteem. In order to examine possible correlations between screen time, suicide, and depression, a survey was created and administered among undergraduate students. Results will be discussed.
Course
SWNS 302
Location
Brittain Hall, Room 112
Start Date
16-4-2019 3:00 PM
End Date
16-4-2019 3:20 PM
Disciplines
Public Health
Recommended Citation
Evans, Jeremy, "Breaking Suicide and Depression (SAD) Initiative: Examining the Correlation between Screen Time and Mental Health" (2019). Undergraduate Research Competition. 20.
https://digitalcommons.coastal.edu/ugrc/2019/oral/20
Breaking Suicide and Depression (SAD) Initiative: Examining the Correlation between Screen Time and Mental Health
Brittain Hall, Room 112
Rates of mental health problems are rising with 6.7% of Americans adults experiencing at least one Major Depressive Episode in 2016 (SAMHSA, 2016). Roughly 1 out of 13 people aged 18-25 have serious suicidal thoughts (NSDUH, 2015). With South Carolina ranking 23rd in the nation for highest suicide rates (CDC, 2016), it is important to investigate potential causes. Advancements in technology have led to increases in screen time with the average American reporting 10.65 hours a day (NTAR, 2016). Researchers have reported that young adults who spend 5+ hours a day online are 71% more likely to experience a suicide risk factor (Clinical Psychological Science Review, 2018). Individuals may be unaware of the consequential negative effects of screen time, such as self-doubt and low self-esteem. In order to examine possible correlations between screen time, suicide, and depression, a survey was created and administered among undergraduate students. Results will be discussed.