Research and recent data has shown that depression and anxiety amongst teens age 15-19 has shot up 62%, and 44% for younger teens 10-14 (per 100,00 girls according to reported U.S. hospital admissions for non-fatal self-harming); suicide rates have also gone up significantly.

What is the cause of heightened depression in our country? Is it the advent of social media?

We explore the effects of social media on our mental health, and how social media has become the unavoidable drug of choice for many people.