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Shimmer Series Part 3

The Myths That Make Us

CHAPTER

Effects of Social Media on Mental Health and Memory

The chapter delves into the concerning escalation of self-harm and attempted suicide rates among pre-teen girls, attributing it to the increased use of social media. It underlines the strong link between social media usage and mental health problems, surpassing even the impact of early-life exposure to lead on adult disabilities.

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