The Daily Digest: No More Diet Posts on Instagram?

Dr Chua Sook Ning, Clinical Psychologist, RELATE

23-Sep-19 14:30

The Daily Digest: No More Diet Posts on Instagram?

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Instagram recently announced new restrictions on posts advertising weight loss products and cosmetic surgeries. We discuss why people are still attracted to these products and whether Instagram’s move makes a difference.

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Tags: The Bigger Picture, The Daily Digest, instagram, weight-loss products, cosmetic surgery, social media, age restriction, unrealistic beauty standards, body image, mental health,

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