Social Media, Girls and Depression
Essential question: Why was there a sharp increase in teenage depression rates after 2011?
March 21, 2017
Essential question: Why was there a sharp increase in teenage depression rates after 2011?
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Studies show that teen girls are more vulnerable to depression. In fact, girls are three times more likely than boys to become depressed, due in part to social pressures such as the overemphasis on physical appearance and the prevalence of social media. Not only are girls more likely to use social media, they also appear to be more vulnerable to the emotionally damaging effects of a constant, virtual connection. Listen to learn more about trends in teenage depression and the role of social media.
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