Effectiveness of Social Media Interventions for People With Schizophrenia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Maritta Anneli VälimäkiChristina AthanasopoulouLahti MariClive Elliott Adams
Published in: Journal of medical Internet research (2016)
Despite using comprehensive searches from 10 databases, we found only two studies, whereas numerous reports have been published citing the benefits of social media in mental health. Findings suggest the effects of social media interventions are largely unknown. More research is needed to understand the effects of social media, for users with and without mental illness, in order to determine the impact on mental well-being ofsocial media use as well as its risks.