#selfies

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#Selfies may drive plastic surgery by distorting facial features: #Cellphone images could alter the appearance of the nose and chin

source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/04/220406160601.htm

"Adolescents and young adults are expected to develop a stable sense of self-identity, a neurodevelopmental process related to making comparisons of oneself with others. Unfortunately, selfies emphasize the physical aspects of oneself in making those comparisons and have been associated with lower self-esteem, lower mood, and increased body dissatisfaction," she said. "Many changes in our society, including selfies, #social #media, and isolation from #COVID-19, have led to escalating rates of mental health problems in this age group, including #depression, anxiety, addiction, and eating disorders."

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