Analysis of Irish study shows 'no link between social media use and later mental health woes'

US psychologist Christopher J. Ferguson said he found no discernible link between the use of social media among Irish youths and adult mental health issues.

Research has found no definitive link between social media use and mental health or social problems in later life, according to a US expert after an extensive analysis of Irish data.

US psychologist Christopher J. Ferguson analysed the national study Growing Up in Ireland which followed 8,500 children over the course of 10 years. He said he found no discernible link between the use of social media among Irish youths and adult mental health issues.