Social media: Looking at the impact on body image and school nurses' role

Abstract

Social media use among children and young people is a key part of contemporary life and on the rise; yet, this increased exposure has been associated with reduced body satisfaction and worse mental health outcomes. This article explores the impact of social media on body image in young adolescents at a vulnerable time in their development, as well as how school nurses and other professionals working with children and young people can support them to improve their body image.