M.A. Thesis:

the relationship between increasing use of social networks during the corona pandemic with the prevalence of depression and suicidal ideation among young people in Mashhad.

Abstract: Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses ranging from the common cold to more severe illnesses such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome and Acute Respiratory Syndrome. Given the prevalence of Covid-19 virus, the discussion of the psychological effects of this disease on the mental health of people at different levels of society is of great importance. In coronary heart disease, people have less social interaction with each other and enjoy less of the positive effects of social interaction. In this situation, people often communicate virtually using virtual networks. Decreased social communication and increased use of virtual networks affect the reduction of social vitality, and this has a negative effect on increasing people's depression. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of using social networks during the corona pandemic on the prevalence of depression and suicidal ideation among young people in Mashhad. The statistical population of the present study is the students of Azad University, District 9, Mashhad. The data collection tool is Beck Depression Inventory and Beck Suicidal Thoughts. Data analysis was also performed using SPSS software. The results show that there is a significant and positive relationship between the use of social networks and depression among students of the Azad University of Mashhad. There is also a significant and positive relationship between the use of social networks and the prevalence of suicidal ideation among students of Mashhad Azad University. Keywords: social networks, depression, suicidal ideation, corona.

Keywords: Keywords: social networks, depression, suicidal ideation, corona.