Cutting down on social media improves young people’s body image, study finds

We all know that excessive social media use can lead to body image issues, thanks to the plethora of images of celebrities and models that bombard our feeds. But it can be hard in this day and age for young people to do a complete digital detox. So it’s good to hear that, according to new research, just cutting back for a few weeks can have a significant effect on how they feel about their appearance and weight.

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Fake news about Ukraine war raises children’s anxiety levels

The editor of BBC’s Newsround has revealed that parents and teachers report disinformation online about the conflict in Ukraine has made youngsters afraid that the war will spread to Britain. Its editor explains how the programme is tackling the issue. Its 30-minute special programme marking the first anniversary of the invasion airs this week.

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