Fresh concerns are being raised about the negative influence social media is having on the body satisfaction of high school students across Sunraysia and the Mallee.
It comes as a new survey reveals 3 in 4 young Australians wish they were thinner or leaner, with body dissatisfaction levels highest amongst females and LGB+ youth.
The issue is finding its way to the classroom with students subjected to appearance-based teasing, leading to decreased participation and absenteeism.
Helen Bird from the Butterfly Foundation says the issue impacts all aspects of young people’s lives, but help is available to local youth and schools to help tackle the issue.
More details can be found at https://butterfly.org.au/
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