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.

Our mission is to ensure that the next generation grows up enjoying a positive relationship with the way they look—helping young people raise their self-esteem and realize their full potential.

We’ve partnered with leading experts in the fields of psychology, health, and body image to create a program of evidence-based resources, including parenting advice, to help young people form healthy friendships, overcome body image issues, and be their best selves.

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#SelfEsteemAtHome: Body confidence classes for kids
The Dove Self-Esteem Project has teamed up with body positive activist Megan Crabbe @bodyposipanda to provide positivity for young people through classes while they’re staying safe at home.

The Dove Self-Esteem Project has teamed up with body positive activist Megan Crabbe @bodyposipanda to provide positivity for young people through classes while they’re staying safe at home.

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#Sponsored: navigating the world of social media influencers – Dove
Many young people see social media influencers as authentic sources of advice, inspiration and recommendations. Find out how to help them spot sponsored ads.

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4 Ways To Overcome Body Shaming On Social Media
What to do if body shaming happens to you or a loved one on social media

Social media can be positive, however body shaming is a huge problem for someone's self esteem. Discover our guide to minimize the effects of body shaming here.

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Confident Me at Home: Self-esteem activities for home learning
Build body confidence and learn at home with our self-esteem activities.

Join us to help young people develop positive body confidence while they learn at home using our confidence-boosting mini lessons and self-esteem activities.

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Curating a positive social media feed – Dove
The accounts we follow on social media can have a big impact on our self-esteem and body confidence. Find out how to curate a positive social media feed here.

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Dove, Cartoon Network and Steven Universe
Find out more about our partnership with Steven Universe.

Wondering how to boost childrens’ confidence? We’ve partnered with Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe cartoon to help young people build self-esteem.

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Effects of Social Networking – Dove
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.

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.

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Girls Room: A Series Inspiring Self-Love and Body Positivity
We’ve teamed up with Lena Waithe for Girls Room – an exclusive series inspiring young people with self-love and body positivity.

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Girls Room: Self-Care for Girls
What is self-care? Carlotta and Melba learn all about it in our finale of ‘Girls Room’.

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