The Effect of Social Media in Young Girls

[Commentary] Recent studies have shown that there has been an increase in depression among girls that is linked with both obesity and can be caused by social media.

As part of this "waterfall" effect, girls with obesity have been scientifically linked with having lower grades than girls who are not depressed or obese. In other words:

• Social media is prevalent in society today, and it has been scientifically linked with causing depression in young girls.
• Depression is linked with obesity in young girls.
• Obesity is also linked with lower grades in young girls.
• Ultimately, social media is affecting the health and education of young girls nationwide.

[Tran is a Junior at Marina High School]