Social Media Links to Depression Social media can easily be linked to depression; although it can go both ways. The Internet serves as a link between peers, no matter where they are at the time. You can use it to talk to your friends, look at funny pictures, or get new information on just about anything. Social media can also boost self esteem. Instagram, for example, allows followers to like your pictures, by clicking a heart button. As teenagers get likes it lets them feel like someone cares and it makes them much more confident. Another social media platform, Twitter, allows for followers to like someone's tweet to show support for them. Most people on social media seem to be happier with all of the opportunities provided to them with the
