The Digital Mirror: How TikTok and Instagram Are Fueling Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Beneath the light-hearted surface of social media platforms like Tiktok and Instagram, there lies a growing tide of image obsession, body dissatisfaction, and serious mental health issues.
Pursuit of Perfection: Signs of Muscle Dysmorphia
When people become profoundly dissatisfied with their bodies and engage in obsessive, harmful behaviors to enhance their muscle size, they may be suffering from muscle dysmorphia.
The Link Between Body Checking and Eating Disorders
Most of us want to present our best selves when we venture into the world, whether that means dressing a certain way or choosing a particular hairstyle; the mirror allows us to have some level of control over how the world sees us, and that can be an empowering, even comforting feeling. But there is […]
Understanding Body Dysmorphia: Signs, Stats, and Support
Body dysmorphia, also known as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), is a serious mental health condition characterized by an obsessive focus on perceived flaws in physical appearance. These perceived defects — often minor or even invisible to others — can cause significant emotional distress and interfere with daily functioning. In today’s image-focused culture, conversations about body […]
Photo Editing Apps and Eating Disorders
Social media platforms can be extremely damaging to people’s body image and self-esteem, especially when one stops to consider how many hours a day many people spend on social media. As social media users are bombarded with photoshopped images of people who appear perfect, they tend to compare themselves to these unrealistic and unattainable beauty […]
