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00:00Can social media really influence how we see ourselves?
00:03The answer might surprise you.
00:05Platforms like TikTok and Instagram are filled with trends glorifying thinness and restrictive
00:10eating.
00:11Hashtags like hash skinny talk and hash thinspiration promote unhealthy body standards, pushing
00:17users into dangerous behaviours.
00:21Even what I eat in a day videos can set unrealistic expectations and lead to disordered eating.
00:28But it doesn't stop there.
00:31Social media algorithms create a feedback loop, showing users more of the same harmful content
00:36they've engaged with.
00:38Just eight minutes of certain TikTok content can negatively impact body image and increase
00:43the risk of developing eating disorders.
00:47The real-world consequences are heartbreaking.
00:49Oliver Hughes, a 17-year-old, tragically died by suicide after battling anorexia, his mother
00:56pointing to social media as a major factor.
00:59We need change.
01:01Digital literacy programs, parental involvement, stricter content moderation and mental health
01:07support are crucial steps toward a healthier digital environment.
01:12Let's work together to promote a positive body image and mental well-being for all.