After more than a year of remote work and social isolation, studies show heavy increases in video calls and screen time are taking a toll on women’s mental health. According to a recent survey conducted by CVS Health (PDF) through The Harris Poll, one in three women feel less confident in their appearance than they did a year ago, and nearly half use filters to alter their online image.
“We’re facing an elevated crisis around self-confidence,” says Dr. Pamela Rutledge, Director of the Media Psychology Research Center, who partnered with CVS Health on the survey.