Instagram as therapy? study tests social media for teen mental health

NCT ID NCT07061600

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tested whether an Instagram channel called 'ich bin alles' could help teenagers learn more about depression, reduce stigma, and encourage them to seek help. 170 teens who already used Instagram took part. The study measured changes in their knowledge and attitudes, but did not provide any treatment for depression.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Hospital of the Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich

    Munich, Bavaria, 80336, Germany

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