Social media has become an integral part of our lives, especially for adolescents and young adults who use it to communicate, socialize, and seek information. However, social media can also have a negative impact on how we perceive ourselves and our bodies. In this blog post, I will discuss some of the research findings on how social media use affects body image and self-esteem, and offer some tips on how to cope with these effects. What is body image and self-esteem? Body image is the mental re