Table 4.

Relationship between depression and use of social media.

Question		Respondents who answered “Yes,” n (%)	Total number of respondents per question, n
Have you ever experienced depressive symptoms long or severe enough that you have thought about seeking help?		114 (62.3)	183
If you have experienced low mood in the recent past, do you think this would be evident from your online public social media activity?		40 (22.7)	176
Is your posted social media content reflective of your true state of mind when you are feeling low?		14 (3)	44
How much do you tend to post when your mood is very low?
	More than usual	5 (11)	44
	Same as usual	6 (14)	44
	Less than usual	33 (75)	44
When you are feeling low, do you appreciate getting support from friends on social media?		31 (71)	44
Do you post on social media specifically to seek support for your low mood?		5 (11)	45