Social Media Influence on Body Image and Disordered Eating Behaviors

Exploring how social media impacts body image and eating disorders, the chapter discusses the risks associated with consuming idealized images online. It highlights the relationship between social media use, dissatisfaction with body image, and engagement in harmful practices, emphasizing the need for prevention programs targeting appearance ideals internalization. The conversation also touches on advancements in technology, such as using machine learning to predict binge eating disorder and the development of apps for eating disorders.