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Ask the Pediatrician: Social media, body image and self esteem: What’s the connection?

Ever since social media burst on the scene in the early 2000s, parents and health experts have worried about the potential impact on kids, particularly those in their early teens. Now researchers are ... Read More

How social media is shaping teen confidence and identity

Teens with declining or low self-confidence may withdraw socially. 7News spoke to an expert on what parents should do. Read More

Body Image and Social Media

Being bombarded with messages and images focusing on appearance and status is not new to this generation of young people. Indeed, decades of research demonstrate that exposure to narrow beauty ... Read More

'Genes Matter,' Says Scientist Studying Social Media and Mental Health

The data set included information on their social media habits—including number of platforms used, total time spent on social media, and frequency of posting—as well their mental health and well-being ... Read More

Social media giants ask judge to scroll past youth mental health crisis

YouTube, Facebook, TikTok and Snapchat are seeking to escape the first trial over whether social media apps constitute a public nuisance. Read More

How social media fuels teen anxiety | Parentally Speaking

Social media was meant to help us feel more connected, but for today’s teens, it’s often doing the opposite. While apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat offer opportunities for self-expression, ... Read More

Study reveals surprising mental health benefits of social media

The impact of social media frequently sparks controversy, with headlines often highlighting negative effects such as anxiety, cyberbullying, misinformation and addiction concerns. The issue has even ... Read More

Ask Dr. Steve: Teen mental health in the Social Media Age: A Parent’s Survival Guide

Parenting teenagers has always been challenging, but today’s parents face an unprecedented dilemma: protecting teens from digital dangers while respecting their need for independence and social ... Read More

When Fitness Turns Obsessive: Social Media and Vigorexia

A growing number of seemingly fit and disciplined gymgoers are developing dangerous fixations on muscularity. Muscle dysmorphia, also known as vigorexia or the Adonis complex, is emerging as a ... Read More

Weight-loss injections can't fix your body-image issues

From celebrities across the globe to social media influencers, whenever someone shows a drastic weight loss transformation these days, the first thought that often crosses people's minds is, "They ... Read More

Social media, body image and self esteem: What’s the connection?

Ever since social media burst on the scene in the early 2000s, parents and health experts have worried about the potential impact on kids, particularly those in their early teens. Now researchers are ... Read More