Social media hurts girls' mental health and education potential, says UNESCO report

Girls around the world tend to spend more time on social media than boys and it's hurting their mental health, says a new report from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).In the latest edition of the agency's Global Education Monitoring (GEM) report released on Thursday, researchers examined the intersection of education and technology as it relates to girls. Based on UNESCO data and published research from academics around the world, it broaches a range

UNESCO released a report that claimed girls "are steered away from studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics" as a result of social media usage.