Taking selfies is a normal part of daily life for millions of social media users. But doing so while exercising at the gym can be harmful.
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Research shows that social media, with it endless promotion of unrealistic standards of beauty, has had a negative impact on millions of young people.
About a quarter of those with body dysmorphic disorder attempt suicide or struggle with ideas of suicide. Fortunately, medication and therapy have proved highly effective at treating the disorder.
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Professor of Psychiatry and Clinician Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, University of Toronto
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Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Hofstra University
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Communication Faculty Member, Colorado State University Global
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Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
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Lecturer in Psychology, Griffith University
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PhD Candidate - Social Media and Communication, School of Population Health, UNSW Sydney
