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People who showed symptoms of depression tended to use the Internet differently than those who didn't show signs of depression, researchers said in a New York Times opinion piece today. Some of that behavior included obsessively checking e-mail, watching lots of videos, and switching frequently among multiple apps, according to a new study by researchers from the Missouri University of Science and Technology.
"This would not replace the function of mental health professionals, but it could be a cost-effective way to prompt people to seek medical help early," they said. "It might also be a tool for parents to monitor the mood-related Internet usage patterns of their children."