‘Legging legs’ and self-diagnosis: How social media trends are neglecting mental health needs
TikTok has recently banned the viral 2024 trend of ‘legging legs’, which implies that only certain body types are acceptable when wearing leggings and other body types should not be seen in them. Bethany Jones investigates the impacts of social
Newcastle students start SELFIE campaign against body image issues
Research surrounding Body Image in this country is disturbing. In a highly sexualised society where the female body is highly scrutinised, portrayed and commented on, girls and women of all ages are unhappier with their bodies than ever before. Launching the