Social Media’s Effect on Girls (#88)

ScreenStrong Families · Feb 9, 2022 · 36m

Did you know that since 2007, suicide rates have doubled and that since 2010, rates of depression, self-harm, and suicide have increased more in girls than boys? Did you know that girls are 3 times more likely to be depressed than boys? Listen in as Melanie delves into the link between social media use and how it is adversely affecting the development of self-esteem, identity formation, interpersonal relational skills, and emotional well-being in girls. She also discusses how social media use reduces intellectual abilities, impulse control, one’s immune system, and sleep. Lastly, Melanie…