Facebook is Making You SAD

A recent study from the University of Michigan has determined that using Facebook leads to a decline in happiness and well being. Scott explains how this is only one of many studies that show the social network has some unexpected negative consequences.

Does Facebook bum you out? Let us know in the comments!

Hosts: Scott Bromley
Producer: Lauren Rudser
Associate Producers: Todd Boudreaux, Chastity Vicencio
Editor: Frank Knight

[techfeed]

New research suggests more time on Facebook leads to decreased levels of happiness. What do you think? Totally off base or maybe some truth? Let us know below! Facebook is Making You SAD

[bobbypom]

Thank you Mark Zakrnburg for making 90% of people depressed because of Facebook. I hope you're proud of yourself. :(

[pelicanus]

I NEVER USED CRAPBOOK BECAUSE I INSTINCTIVELY KNEW ITS EVIL PLAN

[robertlee]

I was wondering why I had so much social anxiety and depression...I never felt like I was living to my full potential. Not until I abstained from my facebook addiction and social media in general I was able to focus on my own life!

[FoxLady]

Facebook makes me sad whenever I see people commenting with non-sarcastically over-prejudiced opinions. Tumblr and YouTube make it go away, though.

[luvyou-baby]

anti social and depressed ppl use facebook the most, to escape boredom

[WynantsJari]

I shared this on facebook but nobody liked it... *sadface*

[LeoGoGo]

Facebook makes me sad but then youtube makes me happy

[MusicFillsMyLife]

Quit using facebook a long time ago, I actually feel happier. I affirm this study.

[GameHEADtime]

Exactly thank you for saying that sums it all up!

[TheHoboSonic]

Facebook makes me more mad then anything because when I actually used to use Facebook farther off family members would criticize the way I lived my life plus all people seem to do these days on Facebook complain about small insignificant problems and act butt hurt over the stupidest shit.

[TheDx]

exactly the reason that made me delete my account over 2 years ago. I'm very happy now !!

[NoahYngStr]

i blocked everybody from showing random stuffs on my feed but facebook said no and recently keep sending me notifications of random people's post that I BLOCKED. what in the freaking hell is that!?

[techmonkey]

My name is TechMonkey and I have been Facebook free for over four years now.

[AnEpicNguyen]

Thanks techfeed for reminding us that Sark/Dillinger was a part of TMNT2.

[Dentistmann]

Pretty sure the constantly changing layout of facebook and the ridiculously overly complex privacy settings are a large contributing factor too.

[FlintG]

Me too. I don't use any of them I just use youtube and occasionally forums.

[JeffreysuperMcELroy]

If someone makes you depressed why would you keep that person? it only makes since to remove them and be happier.

[ruzzelladrian]

It's true I feel shitty when I see my online friends that I haven't met doing awesome and cool things

[Jeffmorgan]

I hardly go on Facebook once a week and I am miserable as hell.