In this episode, we'll be discussing social media, beauty filters, and their effect on our self-esteem, confidence, and mental well-being. Core questions: 

1. Did the rise of social media have an impact on our self-confidence?
2. Do people think about their appearance more nowadays? 
3. Do people undergo more cosmetic surgeries and procedures because of social media?
4. What do scientists have to say about the topic? Does using social media interfere with our mental well-being?
5. What can you do to stay happy and confident as a user of social media?

List of references

• Study/Review 1: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2056305120912488
• Study/Review 2: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1461444819888720 
• BBC overview article: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190311-how-social-media-affects-body-image
• New Yorker: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/decade-in-review/the-age-of-instagram-face
• Huff Post: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/plastic-surgery-social-media_l_5cdc1b9fe4b0437438c4fbea
• APA Dictionary for constructs & definitions: https://dictionary.apa.org/ 

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