We’ve all been there – battling with our hormones, while facing peer pressure and seeing huge changes in our bodies. Being a teenager isn’t easy, and many argue that young people today have it harder than we did, thanks to social media. Stuck indoors during lockdown, our kids were online more than ever – meaning even more exposure to influencers promoting ‘perfect’ bodies and lifestyles.
Experts have warned that the number of teenage girls with eating disorders has soared since March 2020. According to a new study, the biggest increase – 42% – was seen in the 13-to-16-year-old age group, an age where social media plays a huge
