When Social Media Drives Teens Toward Anorexia: A Parent’s Urgent Guide
When Social Media Drives Teens Toward Anorexia: A Parent’s Urgent Guide I once met a teenage TikTok fan who skipped meals to keep her online fans. She felt her phone judged her with every selfie. Eating disorders in teens are linked to social media, with 70% saying it affects their body image 1 . Many young people think losing weight gets them more approval, even if it's harmful. In my Osteopathy First clinic, I see how seeking approval can ignore self-care. Anorexia and Restrictive Eating Disorders are more common in teens than in other age groups 2 . I want everyone to know that no online praise should replace a healthy mind and body. A serene osteopathy clinic featuring soft, natural lighting and calming earth tones, with subtle touches of greenery like potted plants in the background. In the scene, a professional osteopath in his late forties, dressed neatly and exuding a nurturing demeanor, is attentively discussing and assessing a te...