Facebook an indicator of mental health, study shows
Posted Jan 28, 2013 09:15:30 PM.
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Facebook may be an indicator of your mental health.
A new study has found Facebook activity could a good tool for psychologists to establish a diagnosis.
By looking at Facebook activity, doctors can get a more honest view of their lifestyle.
The study said those with schizophrenia-like illnesses tend to excessively use social media platforms.
Those who abstain from social media or hide large portions of their profile were also more likely to suffer from paranoia.