According to two of Instagram’s employees, users of the image-based social network are tiring of picture-perfect posts. Instead of the highly curated feeds that have become the norm, people are increasingly drawn to imperfection – which is one of the drivers behind the success of Instagram Stories.

Netflix original To The Bone has sparked controversy over its depiction of anorexia, with critics arguing that it glamorises the condition. Yet with under-25s 50% more likely than other age groups to suffer from eating disorders, could this gritty take help them address serious health concerns?

People may curate their social feeds to reflect their best selves, but what they post may be far more telling than they think. A study using AI to analyse Instagram posts successfully identified users suffering with depression – hinting at potential developments for the future of diagnosis.

The Western world is in the grip of an anxiety epidemic, yet while rates of mental illness have surged, health services have struggled to keep up. Could effective care be delivered by an app? That’s the goal of Joyable, which offers CBT treatments to social anxiety sufferers through their smartphones.