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Selfies can cause mental distress

Constant self-observation is increasingly allowing young people to discover new flaws – alleged or real – in themselves. Our columnist reports that this can lead to real disruptions.

Selfies are part of everyday life. They can be a fun reminder — or they can undermine self-esteem.

Jessica Hill / AP

When I recently met a longtime friend, she looked kind of different. Her skin was a little tighter, her lips slightly raised. She’d obviously had a facelift. A few weeks earlier – at that time she was still very “old” – we had made fun of the many swollen mouths together.

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