
#754 - Freya India - Deconstructing The Female Mental Health Crisis
Modern Wisdom
The Social Media Impact on Young Girls' Mental Health
This chapter explores the detrimental effects of social media on the mental health of young girls, focusing on issues like self-esteem, social comparison, and targeted advertising. It discusses the commercialization of mental distress and how industries exploit girls' vulnerabilities through products and services that promise quick fixes. Additionally, the chapter addresses the troubling trend of medicalizing normal emotional experiences and the glamorization of medication in popular culture.
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