Facebook depression…something to ponder

Here’s an interesting article by Andy Butcher via Newsmax.com. Researchers are suggesting that consistent use of social media can actually rewire our brains and cause what’s been termed “Facebook depression.”

http://www.newsmax.com/SciTech/technology-brain-addiction-Internet/2012/03/27/id/434013

Social media can be a wonderful thing and even a valuable tool for those of us in the communications industry. But, as always, we need to be alert to the possible consequences and effects.