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Introduction: In today's digital age, social media platforms have become an integral part of our daily lives. While these platforms offer numerous benefits, such as connecting people and sharing information, they also have significant implications for mental health. One area of concern is the impact of social media on body image and mental well-being. This article explores the relationship between social media, body image, and mental health, shedding light on the potential negative effects and suggesting ways to promote a healthier online environment. The Pursuit of Unrealistic Beauty Standards: Social media platforms are flooded with carefully curated images that often promote unrealistic beauty standards. Influencers and celebrities frequently post edited and filtered photos, showcasing an idealized version of themselves. Constant exposure to these images can lead to feelings of inadequacy, low self-esteem, and body dissatisfaction among users, as they compare themselves to thes...

Look around you; screens are everywhere. We use them while working, eating, shopping, exercising, playing with our kids, waiting for flights, and even at bedtime. The average person spends over 40 per cent of the day looking at screens. And that number is only increasing from 2019 to 2021, time spent on mobile devices jumped 30 per cent. What is all this exposure to screens and information doing to our brains? Plenty, as researchers and scientists are finding out. Studies show that excessive screen time impacts certain regions of the brain such as the occipital cortex, prefrontal cortex, and temporal cortex that are responsible for essential functions like learning, memory, attention, concentration, emotional regulation, and social functioning. And unchecked scrolling has been linked to increased anxiety, disrupted sleep, reduced physical activity and social interactions, and lack of focus. Despite these consequences, it's difficult to imagine our lives without our devices. Techn...