![]() With such a contrast between individuals’ private and public selves, there is a growing dysmorphia and psychological discomfort that arises as a result. Retouched images can lead to anxiety and mood changes And even after using the skin-smoothing tool, and making my legs look longer, I still feel anxious after uploading it.’ I’ll take a million pictures before deciding which one to post. ![]() Jess Mcfaddden, 21, a fourth-year student at the University of Glasgow, says: “Everybody looks the same on Instagram. Apps like Facetune make it look as if everyone has a slim waist, plump lips and a blemish-free face.īut how can this make anyone feel content in their own skin? Exposure to manipulated images has been shown to induce lower body image, especially among teenage girls who were more prone to social comparisons. With technology that erases all of your insecurities and creates the ideal but false image of you, it seems like everyone is more attractive, successful or simply just living a better life than you are. With World Mental Health Day (10 Oct.) just behind us, it is important to discuss the impact of image alterations and editing apps on mental wellbeing. ![]() ![]() By Piera Ramljak and Joanne Goodman, University of Strathclyde psychology students
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