Social media and self-esteem
Social media is a big part of young people's lives and what they see when they're scrolling can impact their self-esteem, confidence and well-being. Help them navigate social media and boost their self-esteem with our free tools and resources.
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How to deal with internet 'haters'Concerned that hateful social media comments are upsetting your child? Read our advice on dealing with the negative effects of social media & being bullied online. -
Staying safe online: the effects of social media on young peopleHow does social media affect teenagers, and what can parents do to protect their children from the negative effects of social media? -
Why is social media important to young people?Why is social networking so important to young people? Explore the positive and negative effects of social media, and why it can cause loss of self-esteem -
How does social media affect teens?What's the impact of social media on youth? Find out what teens think about their own social media use, and get tips to help kids use social networks positively. -
Positive body confidence – how social media can affect body imageWhy do young people love social media? And could their use of it cause body confidence issues? Advice on minimising the negative impacts of social media. -
#SelfEsteemAtHome: Body confidence classes for kidsJoin the Dove Self-Esteem Project and body positive activist Megan Crabbe @bodyposipanda as they deliver self-esteem classes for kids while they’re staying safe at home. -
Dove, Cartoon Network and Steven UniverseFind out more about our partnership with Steven Universe.
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The Selfie Talk: Self-esteem in the social media ageWave goodbye to unrealistic beauty standards and embrace authenticity to build self-confidence in young people.