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Discourse Analysis on the Depression-Related Posts: A Psychological Study among Youth of Today

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Sunshine Faith Mabate , Elealeh Suan-Timosa
Psych Educ Multidisc J, 2025, 45 (4), 480-511, DOI: https://doi.org/10.70838/pemj.450404, ISSN 2822-4353
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Abstract

Depression among youth has become a growing concern, especially with the increasing presence of social media as a platform for self-expression. Online posts related to depression provided insight into how young individuals articulated their emotions, sought support, and navigated mental health challenges through language. This qualitative study employed discourse analysis to examine depression-related posts among youth, focusing on linguistic patterns, lexical choices, and language functions. This research identified key themes in how language evolved in expressing depressive experiences. Additionally, the study highlighted the role of language in establishing a sense of communal identity, serving as a creative and safe medium for emotional expression, and reflecting broader social changes in mental health awareness. These insights emphasized the dynamic relationship between language and youth mental health, underscoring the need for educators, policymakers, and mental health professionals to recognize and understand the language used in depression-related discourse. This research advocated for increased awareness and sensitivity toward the linguistic expressions of youth experiencing depression. Schools and institutions were encouraged to integrate mental health literacy programs that acknowledged these language patterns, fostering inclusivity, empathy, and support systems. Furthermore, efforts to document and analyze depression-related discourse contributed to destigmatizing mental health struggles and promoting well-being among young individuals.

Keywords social media depression youth mental health discourse analysis online language self-expression
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This paper Kapalong College of Agriculture Sciences and Technology (KCAST) — Philippines Kapalong College of Agr… 2 authors Sunshine Faith Mabate — corresponding author SM Sunshine Faith Mabate ✉ Elealeh Suan-Timosa ES Elealeh Suan-Timosa

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Sunshine Faith Mabate, Elealeh Suan-Timosa, (2025). Discourse Analysis on the Depression-Related Posts: A Psychological Study among Youth of Today, Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 45(4): 480-511
Bibtex Citation
@article{sunshine_faith_mabate2025pemj,
author = {Sunshine Faith Mabate and Elealeh Suan-Timosa},
title = {Discourse Analysis on the Depression-Related Posts: A Psychological Study among Youth of Today},
journal = {Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal},
year = {2025},
volume = {45},
number = {4},
pages = {480-511},
doi = {10.70838/pemj.450404},
url = {https://scimatic.org/show_manuscript/6180}
}
APA Citation
Mabate, S.F., Suan-Timosa, E., (2025). Discourse Analysis on the Depression-Related Posts: A Psychological Study among Youth of Today. Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 45(4), 480-511. https://doi.org/10.70838/pemj.450404

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