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Emily Hemendinger, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

The 'Zoom effect' and the possible link between videochatting and appearance dissatisfaction

Unhappiness with your online appearance can lead to negative thinking and poor body image. Morsa Images/Digital Vision via Getty Images

The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new era of digital connection: In the absence of in-person gatherings, many people instead found themselves face-to-face with their co-workers and loved ones on a screen.

Videoconferencing has provided many benefits and conveniences. However, it isn’t surprising that constantly seeing ourselves on screens might come with some downsides as well.

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