Excessive use of social media maybe linked to developing depression, suggests study ANI | Updated: Dec 13, 2020 14:19 IST Washington [US], December 13 (ANI): Significantly increased use of social media in youth may lead to developing of depression within six months, suggest the findings of a new study. Young adults who increased their use of social media were significantly more likely to develop depression within six months, according to a new national study. The study was authored by Dr Brian Primack, dean of the College of Education and Health Professions and professor of public health at the University of Arkansas. Compared with participants who used less than 120 minutes per day of social media, for example, young adults who used more than 300 minutes per day were 2.8 times as likely to become depressed within six months.