Social media and body image: hidden links to postpartum depression?
NCT ID NCT07603063
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will survey 385 women who gave birth within the past 4 weeks to 12 months to understand how often postpartum depression occurs and how it relates to body image dissatisfaction, self-objectification, and comparing appearances on social media. Participants answer online questionnaires about their feelings and social media use. The goal is to identify factors that may contribute to postpartum depression.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If this study finds strong links, it could point toward new ways to identify women at risk for postpartum depression based on body image and social media habits.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all populations.
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