May 26, 2023Open Access

Problematic use of the internet, smartphones, and social media among medical students and relationship with depression: An exploratory study

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Despite life stressors being the largest predictor of depression symptom score severity, problematic online use also contributed significantly. Therefore, it is recommended that medical students' mental health care services consider digital wellbeing and its relationship with problematic online use as part of a more holistic depression prevention and resilience program.

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