How much are influencers influencing our mental health?
As MPs on the Health and Social Care Committee look at whether people’s perceptions of their body image impact their mental and physical health, the Sky News Daily podcast heard from one reality TV star who has given evidence to them.
Charlie King was in The Only Way Is Essex and has spoken publicly about his body dysmorphia. He says problems with plastic surgery took him to the “depths of despair”. He tells Leah Boleto about his concerns over social media addiction and the role of influencers.
Body positivity campaigner Megan Crabbe and mental health campaigner Natasha Devon also join the debate.
If you need help or support about body image and mental health, charity Young Minds offer this advice https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/coping-with-life/body-image/
Senior producer: Annie Joyce
Interviews producer: Alys Bowen
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Pic credit: Ash Knotek/Shutterstock
Charlie King was in The Only Way Is Essex and has spoken publicly about his body dysmorphia. He says problems with plastic surgery took him to the “depths of despair”. He tells Leah Boleto about his concerns over social media addiction and the role of influencers.
Body positivity campaigner Megan Crabbe and mental health campaigner Natasha Devon also join the debate.
If you need help or support about body image and mental health, charity Young Minds offer this advice https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/coping-with-life/body-image/
Senior producer: Annie Joyce
Interviews producer: Alys Bowen
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Pic credit: Ash Knotek/Shutterstock
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