Body Dysmorphia

2020 did its very best to crush our collective spirits. But along the way NBCLX encountered people challenging normal convention, persevering against overwhelming odds and making their little corner of the universe a bit brighter. They challenged our way of thinking, lifted our hopes and filled our hearts. These are the people we fell in love with in 2020...

In the age of social media, the pressure to live up to a certain “ideal” physical standard can take a toll on our mental health. And with more time at home, it’s easier to get stuck comparing our bodies to others on social media. NBCLX’s Isa Gutiérrez talked to people across the country who are struggling with body dysmorphia and...

One of the many side effects of the pandemic are people being concerned about gaining weight while under quarantine. Mental health experts say this has led to an increase in unhealthy body checking.

Body dysmorphia has always been an issue, but in the age of social media, the pressure to keep a certain type of physical appearance and work out, even during a pandemic, can take a toll on our mental health

Producer and singer Alina Smith joined LX News to perform her latest track, “Girl That Was Perfect,” which she wrote in the early days of the pandemic about the struggle to overcome an eating disorder.