Bodies change rapidly during adolescence, and comparison with peers often intensifies. Curated and filtered images on social media can encourage unrealistic appearance standards. What should you know? Not every teen who dislikes their appearance has an eating disorder, but skipped…
Bodies change rapidly during adolescence, and comparison with peers often intensifies. Curated and filtered images on social media can encourage unrealistic appearance standards.
What should you know?
Not every teen who dislikes their appearance has an eating disorder, but skipped meals, rapid weight changes, compulsive exercise or withdrawal should be taken seriously.
Practical steps
- Focus conversations on health and what the body can do, not constant comments about looks.
- Discuss how online images may be edited or selective.
- Create a nonjudgmental atmosphere around food and weight.
When to seek professional assessment
Rapid weight loss, fainting, extreme food fears or self-harm thoughts require prompt youth mental-health and medical assessment.
Frequently asked question
Should I simply ban social media?
Supportive communication and safer habits are usually more useful than rules alone.
You can book an online appointment with an appropriate professional through MD Uzaktan Doktor. Do not wait for an online appointment when urgent symptoms occur.
Important note
This article is for information only and does not replace an individualized medical diagnosis or treatment plan. Prepare a list of symptoms and relevant test results for your consultation.
