The internet, depression and drinking a glass of water

[image error]A new study has made headlines around the world that claim that internet use is linked to depression despite better evidence from previous studies that there is no substantial link.

The study itself is a fairly straightforward online survey with the key finding that out of 1,319 people who completed the questionnaires, 18 were identified as 'addicted' by Kimberly Young's Internet Addiction Questionnaire and these people were more likely to score highly on the BDI - a standard questionnaire to ...