Social Media & Mental Health Insights

An interactive infographic exploring trends and correlations

Average Screen Time per Age Group

Younger age groups (10–19, 20–29) have the highest average screen time, which drops sharply in the middle age groups (30–59) and then rises again slightly in older adults (60–69).

Percentage Feeling Depressed / Restless

Feelings of depression and restlessness are highest among 10–29 age groups and decline in older age groups.

Top Social Media Platforms Used

YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram dominate platform usage, while TikTok and Reddit lag behind. Discord usage is also surprisingly high.

Validation Seeking by Gender

Males and females are nearly equal in validation-seeking behavior, with a slight difference (depending on exact values).

Correlation: Screen Time vs Depression

Higher screen time correlates with higher depression scores, especially as usage approaches 5–6 hours daily.

  • Teens & Seniors spend most time online: what’s driving it?
  • Youth mental health challenges spike with screen use
  • Validation seeking is universal: gender differences are minimal.
  • YouTube reigns supreme, but Discord surprises as 4th favorite
  • The tipping point: depression rises beyond 4+ hours screen time