Ink positive: how tattoos can heal the mind as well as adorn the body

Question

The claim that tattoos can have mental health benefits beyond aesthetic appeal is supported by emerging psychological research. The article references a study published in the Journal of Psychological Science, which found that people who received tattoos often reported a greater sense of control and improved self-esteem following their ink sessions (Psychological Science). Additionally, a review in the International Journal of Dermatology highlighted that tattoos can serve as therapeutic tools for trauma survivors, allowing them to reclaim their bodies and reduce symptoms of PTSD (IJD Review). Experts like Dr. Viren Swami, a social psychologist from Anglia Ruskin University, have conducted studies showing that tattoos can enhance body image and help individuals form stronger identities, particularly after experiences of emotional distress (Swami Study). 

Answer 1

​I would agree with this claim because it is supported by credible psychological research and presents a nuanced view of how tattoos can contribute to mental well-being. The article from The Guardian references studies indicating that tattoos can enhance self-esteem, provide a sense of control, and serve as therapeutic tools for individuals coping with trauma. For instance, research by Prof. Viren Swami found that individuals experienced reduced appearance anxiety and increased body appreciation after getting tattooed. Additionally, a study published in the International Journal of Dermatology highlights how tattoos can help trauma survivors reclaim their bodies and reduce PTSD symptoms. These findings suggest that tattoos can play a significant role in psychological healing and identity formation. However, it's important to note that the impact of tattoos on mental health can vary among individuals. Some studies have found that women with tattoos may exhibit lower self-esteem compared to those without tattoos, indicating that the relationship between tattoos and self-perception is complex and influenced by various factors. Nonetheless, the overall evidence supports the claim that tattoos can have mental health benefits beyond aesthetic appeal.

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0206411&utm_source=chatgpt.com 

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/jul/31/ink-positive-how-tattoos-can-heal-the-mind-as-well-as-adorn-the-body?utm_source=chatgpt.com 

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/51192181_Marked_for_life_A_prospective_study_of_tattoos_on_appearance_anxiety_and_dissatisfaction_perceptions_of_uniqueness_and_self-esteem ​

Answer 2

The claim that tattoos can have mental health benefits beyond aesthetic appeal is supported by emerging psychological research. The article references a study published in the Journal of Psychological Science, which found that people who received tattoos often reported a greater sense of control and improved self-esteem following their ink sessions (Psychological Science). Additionally, a review in the International Journal of Dermatology highlighted that tattoos can serve as therapeutic tools for trauma survivors, allowing them to reclaim their bodies and reduce symptoms of PTSD (IJD Review). Experts like Dr. Viren Swami, a social psychologist from Anglia Ruskin University, have conducted studies showing that tattoos can enhance body image and help individuals form stronger identities, particularly after experiences of emotional distress (Swami Study). 

Comments

This is a great summary. I like how you grounded the claim in solid research. It is fascinating to me that tattoos which often have a rebellious and almost dangerous connotation to them are now being considered for their psychological impact on people’s mental health. Tattoos express art, and can foster a sense of belonging and self-esteem which I had never even considered.

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I found your comment to be very clear and informative. It does a very good job at confirming the initial claim, and is very captivating in its explanation. I found your source to be very clear and allowed for a deeper understanding of weather or not tattoos have mental health benefits.

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Your answer is very informative and has solid research to back up your claim. Interestingly, tattoos can be a therapeutic tool for trauma survivors. I always believed that, but seeing it with a credible claim proves to serve that it's a true thing. It allows them to reduce PTSD and feel a sense of taking their bodies back. The Swami Study also backs the claim because it proves that tattoos can enhance body image and help solidify identities. Great credible sources that back up your claim.

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This fact-check is very well put together, it is an interesting way to think about tattoos. Although they may be seen as something that is more dangerous, rather than helpful. Your source is reliable and believable.

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I like that you talk about the benefits of tattoos for survivors of PTSD I think that's a very interesting angle that I never considered. Bringing in the evidence from the Swami study really helps solidify your point.

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You did a great job highlighting the essential supporting topics in your claim, the self confidence and self esteem aspect really shocked me because of my own personal experience I can indicate that in my own life.

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Your factcheck does a good job of referencing studies that highlight the potential psychological benefits of tattoos. One thing I'd like to add is that the research is still in its early stages, and we need to be cautious about overgeneralizing. For example, while the psychological benefits might be real for some people, they might not apply to everyone. It could also depend on the individual's reasons for getting a tattoo and their personal history. Some studies on body image, for instance, suggest that the effect of tattoos on self-esteem might be more complicated than just a "boost." According to a study published in Body Image, tattoos can have varying effects on body image depending on factors like personal history and psychological state. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1740144513000807

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This is a good factcheck with solid information and sources. I like your talking points but there could be improvement. The use of psychological and legit research helps the case a lot. Something that could be better though is the merging of this with the rest.

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Connecting research to your own experience makes your perspective even more compelling, especially when writing or speaking about topics like mental health. If tattoos helped you gain self-confidence or feel more in control, that’s valuable testimony that reinforces the psychological findings you cited.

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This answer does a great job answering both topics of the question, both the mind and the body. You reviewed a lot of the emotions inside of the mind and how the tattoos are beneficial to the mental health.

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You did a great job highlighting credible sources and showing how tattoos can have deeper psychological benefits. One thing to consider, though, is that not everyone may experience these benefits the same way, so it might help to mention that results can vary based on individual context. Overall, your response is great and has a thoughtful take on the emotional impact of tattoos.

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You did a good job pulling in credible sources like Psychological Science and the International Journal of Dermatology. But, are the psychological benefits of tattoos different depending on the context.

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I really appreciate your inclusion of several different sources! It greatly helped the flow of your argument and was amazing to back yourself up with evidence. Do you ever wonder how tattoos impact the deeper psychological impact on sense of security and confidence?

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I think that your coverage of this topic was as well supported as it could be, although this idea doesn't seem like it has been researched to extent, so there is still a lot of questions. For me I'm very skeptical on how getting a tattoo could heal past traumas and mental impairments in your head, even though its just getting something inked onto the top layers of your skin when PTSD goes much deeper than that. I appreciated your use of sources however, and I thought you backed your claim well enough that you could, I'm sure deeper research will eventually be conducted on this idea.

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This is a strong and well-researched answer, especially in how you brought in multiple academic sources like Psychological Science and the International Journal of Dermatology. One thing that could make your fact-check even stronger is clarifying how large or diverse the sample sizes were in those studies. For example, Dr. Swami’s work is compelling, but some of his earlier research focused heavily on Western college students, which might limit how universally the findings apply. Did any of the sources you used discuss long-term mental health effects, or whether the sense of control and identity remains stable over time? It might also be useful to address whether people getting tattoos for different reasons (e.g., aesthetic vs. symbolic vs. trauma-related) report the same mental health outcomes.

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I think your fact check is very informative and is well-wording. It goes into detail and using trusted, reliable sources. It is a very interesting angle of thinking of why people have tattoos.

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I really enjoyed reading your post because we ended up using very similar trusted sources. I also relied heavily on the Guardian article as well as the studies from the Journal of Psychological Science and the International Journal of Dermatology to verify the information. It is great to see how you broke down the research and emphasized how tattoos can play a therapeutic role for people recovering from trauma and it really shows how tattoos can have a deeper emotional and psychological impact beyond just appearance. You did a great job highlighting the mental health benefits in a clear.

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The overall response is very clear and informative. It includes good research and has good reasons that connect back to the original statement. I liked how you went into the psychological aspect of these tattoos and there effects.

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I love the claim because I feel like this is a controversial topic and a lot of people have different and varying opinions on this topic. However, your well cited evidence proves that there are 2 sides to every claim. I like the use of studies actually conducted that you added into the claim to back it, and it's all from trustworthy sources. You made this relatable and well backed.

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I completely agree with you. People want to have control over their bodies and feel the need to do something to prove that they do have the control. It can give a person confidence and a sense of adrenaline, which will boost the persons mood once they see the tattoo. This is why people tend to have more than one tattoo, or right after the first one they instantly want another. They readings that you included made the claim more credible and I enjoyed that. The studies give real life examples and I feel like that it important in order to have a better understanding on the claim and the reasoning behind the claim.

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This factcheck is great and covers lots of information on a topic not many of people are familiar with. I like how you have included to separate strong sources. One suggestion would be to explain how the study gathered its information.

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I agree that tattoos can have mental health benefits beyond just looking cool. Studies show that getting a tattoo can boost self-esteem and give people a stronger sense of control over their bodies. For some, especially trauma survivors, tattoos can even be healing—helping them reclaim their body and reduce stress. Experts like Dr. Viren Swami have also found that tattoos can improve body image and help people feel more confident after emotional struggles. So for many, tattoos are more than just art—they’re a form of self-expression and healing.

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This is a great answer in pointing out studies of why tattoos impact people and the reasoning behind tattoos. I think a way that you could better your response is backing up the claim with more sources so you answer could be more reliable and also studies could be different from one source to another which is a great tool to use when fact checking. Also you should include the link to your source so people can dive more into the source and check what they have stated with the studies. But over all I think you did a good job pointing out studies that responde to the claim

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I really appreciate how many sources you've referred to here! Establishing an argument with well-researched evidence to back it really helps the integrity of your reply. I'd recommend linking the studies you've used here so others can do their own review or fact-check of the sources, but I can tell you've put effort into providing evidence here.

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I find this claim interesting from another perspective, I enjoyed the way you included that it may help the confidence of people personally in their own way, even when tattoos may be frowned upon; this claim helps open another perspective.

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I really enjoyed your factcheck as you made sure to clearly outline your sources and provide clear statements backing up the claim. Through these sources it is clear that tattoos can provide a self esteem boost and give individuals more control over their bodies. The Swami study especially found strong evidence for this claim and overall summarized your position clearly.

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I like your comment and how insightfull it is. I agree with it to most people are diffrent when it comes to alot of things and when getting tattoos they do it for diffrent reasons then someone else did there tattoo for. When someone gets a tattoo they have a set reason on why they are doing it and not everyone is going to be the same and have that same reason to get the tattoo to. In a article it said some people get tattoos for fun and some do it for personal reason, they use it asa tool to heal trauma and overcome many things.
https://hellogiggles.com/getting-tattoos-heal-after-trauma/#:~:text=Turns%20out%2C%20experiencing%20trauma%20and,the%20story%20of%20each%20one.

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That's interesting! It sounds like there's some compelling evidence showing how tattoos might offer more than just visual appeal. The studies you mentioned, particularly the one in the Journal of Psychological Science and the review in the International Journal of Dermatology, along with Dr. Swami's work, point towards potential benefits like increased feelings of control, improved self-esteem, and even therapeutic effects for trauma survivors. It's fascinating to see psychological research exploring these less obvious aspects of tattoos.

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Your points about tattoos helping trauma survivors and boosting self-esteem are really insightful.  I would caution against assuming that the psychological benefits are universal. Not everyone may experience these outcomes. Tattoos can sometimes lead to regret, especially if the individual later changes their feelings about the symbolism or the aesthetic of the tattoo. I’d love to hear more about the study participants in the research you referenced—were these individuals generally content with their tattoos, or were there any cases where people reported negative emotional responses after the process? It’s crucial to recognize that the emotional impact of tattoos may vary widely depending on the person’s history and expectations.

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Your fact-check does a really good job on providing evidence on your claims and what you state. It's very interesting that some people think tattoos are very bad for you and your skin and has no benefit. But with your evidence and claims, you can prove that it does have a good benefit for you with mental and self love.

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This was a very fascinating piece. I really enjoyed reading this answer. I liked how you brought up all the information on mental health benefits from getting tattoos. Like having higher self-esteem and the sense of greater control. But I feel like you need a rebuttal, maybe including the ways tattoos can sometimes be a negative experience for others can strengthen your argument by letting readers see the other side.

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This sums up the answer to the topic well. The claim that tattoos can be a way for trauma victims to feel they have more control over their body is well supported with a large amount of convincing evidence.

Answer 3

After conducting my own research and fact checking this article, I believe this claim to be true. The main study that this article focuses on is "Marked for life? A prospective study of tattoos on appearance anxiety and dissatisfaction, perceptions of uniqueness, and self-esteem" by Viren Swami, professor of psychology at Anglia Ruskin University. This study seems to be grounded in concrete, controlled research by a qualified individual. The study concluded that getting a tattoo decreased social anxiety and increased self esteem and positive body image.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1740144511000507?via%3Dihub

Comments

I liked that you used Viren Swami’s study, and that you confirmed that the research was done by a qualified psychologist. One suggestion, it might  help if you explained what made the study controlled.

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I think it's very helpful that you did your own research to be able to fact-check the statement above. Also, I liked how you cited your source so that readers can reference the article that helped you get to your conclusion. However, I think it would be great if you added some quotes or evidence from the article that supports your claim.

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Overall, your response is very strong. There are just a few things I would tweak, starting with removing 'I believe' in the first sentence. Starting with, I believe, makes it sound like you are doubting yourself. Make your statement and then support it, be confident. Also, adding a quote could be helpful to add more evidence. With that being said, I liked the study you chose and think you had a good response overall!

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I thought this was a solid response. However, I think it could have been a bit longer and more in depth as to why you thought it was a good source. You say, "it seems to be grounded in concrete research" which does bring up some uncertainty. But, you do a good job of telling your audience where you stand with the article by asserting your belief at the begginning.

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I agree with your statement. However, I think it would be beneficial for you to also look into other articles to cross reference the claims made in Dr. Swami's paper. But overall I think you had a good response!

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Your response is very strong, involving your article and you explaining what it is about. Siting the source you are talking about and even finding one to list is very good involving proving your point and sharing your response on what the topic is about. Overall a great response and idea involving the topic at hand.

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Thank you for following up with Swami's research. In the article I was a bit unsure if he was a valid source or not at first. With your continued research on Swami's study it makes this claim even more powerful. I also liked that you cited your research and factchecked this addition article you researched on your own as well. Good job making the claim stronger.

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I thought your post was really interesting, I also came across Dr. Viren Swami’s research while fact checking and it is great to see how strong and consistent the evidence is about tattoos improving self esteem and reducing anxiety. You did a good job explaining the study in a simple and clear way. It is good to see how much detailed research supports the idea that tattoos can have a positive impact on mental health.

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found your use of independent research particularly effective in fact-checking the original statement. Citing credible sources not only strengthens your argument but also provides readers with a clear path to further explore the evidence behind your conclusions. To enhance your analysis even further, consider incorporating direct quotes or specific data from the articles you referenced. Doing so would add depth to your argument and allow readers to see exactly how the sources support your claims.

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I agree with this response, the study by Viren Swami seems like a solid source given his credentials and the controlled nature of the research. It is great that the article highlights such credible research to back up the claim about tattoos having a positive impact on mental health and self-esteem.

Answer 4

“Tattoos can have mental health benefits beyond aesthetic appeal.”

The claim that tattoos can provide mental health benefits is actually supported by multiple sources. A study published in "Psychological Science" showed that people who got tattoos said to have had improved self-esteem and more control over their bodies. So, your claim is valid. 

 

Comments

Thanks for mentioning your source! Made it much easier for me to find the article and read for myself. Do you think the tattoos appearence affects the self-esteem or the whole process of getting the tattoo helps boost confidence?

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I like this response and the use of the quote to stage your response, but make sure to hyperlink your sources used below your post.

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This is a good comment for what you have researched on your end. I suggest that you dive deeper in the sources so that your answer could be credible and people trust this article as well. Also you can elaborate more on why this is true and provide some context from the sources that you chose. Also when using sources add the link to them so those looking at your comment can go into the link and read the article for themselves and see the different reasons why people get tattoos.

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This is a good response by stating whether or not the article is true, but I would have gone into more detail and listed all the sources and then said how those sources agreed with the claim.

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This is a really good comment and easy to understand.I totally agree with your comment. Tattoos can definitely offer more than just visual appeal—they can be deeply personal and empowering. Like you mentioned, research shows that they can help people feel a greater sense of control over their bodies and even boost self-esteem. For many, getting a tattoo is a form of self-expression or healing, especially after a difficult life experience. It's great to see more recognition of the psychological side of body art.

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Thanks for providing more information. Although did you fact-check this new source? Providing a link is also helpful and something you should do in the future. Also, you say this claim is supported by multiple sources, but only have one listed. If you are going to make that claim you should back it up with the multiple source's links you are talking about.

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Good response! However, I think this comment would be even more helpful had you stated the "multiple resources" that supports the original post, or even posting the link to the article that you spoke about in your comment to make it easier for others to look into!

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I like that you referenced the study to support the claim that tattoos can have mental health benefits, it gives your fact check credibility. What specific kinds of mental health benefits were observed? Self esteem, body image, etc.

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Can you share your source link? It's best to include all URL sources within your fact-checks. Thanks!

Answer 5

The claim that tattoos are associated with positive health on the mind does have validity in it. The Guardian article referenced cites Dr. Viren Swami. Swami being a professor at Anglia Ruskin University, his research is strong to support the claims. When looking further at other credible sources such as the International Journal of Dermatology and the National Library of medicine. Research seems to suggest that there is a trend of those getting tattoos, depicting that self-esteem and mental health is improved with/around tattooing. "Immediately after getting the tattoo, both men and women reported reduced anxiety and less dissatisfaction around their appearance, effects that were sustained at 3-wk follow up. On 3-wk follow up, both genders also reported an overall increase in self-esteem. This suggests that tattoos can mitigate negative attitudes a wearer might hold about one’s appearance." ( National Library of Medicine). This was research conducted by Swami ( Marked for life? A prospective study of tattoos on appearance anxiety and dissatisfaction, perceptions of uniqueness, and self esteem), in the study the looked at 82 British residents and their behaviors within the span of getting a tattoo and healing. During this time they measured body appreciation, distinctive appearance investment, self-ascribed uniqueness, social physique anxiety, and self-esteem throughput the process. These articles both show validity in the claim that tattoos have positives effect mentally.

Comments

very well-spoken response to Dr. Swami. I like the way that you cited articles that went over what the individuals who got tattoos were doing for themselves before and after getting inked. Well-rounded and a very double-sided response. Make sure to properly hyperlink your source(s) also.

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Thank you for this answer, I agree with the conclusion that you came to. I also believe that it is important to factor in the fact that people who suffer from mental health also are more likely to have a tattoo. While this may not sway the research much, it is important to recognize that people with mental health issues often get tattoo's to help with there mental health, self identity, and other related reasons.

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Your claims are well supported with credible evidence and real quotes from respected sources like the International Journal of Dermatology as well as the National Library of Medicine. Since you have two good sources, the claim that tattoos can reduce anxiety, boost self-confidence, and improve orvall mental health are true. Great work!

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I like how instead of just listing sources at the bottom of your comment, you quoted from them so you could seamlessly mention them throughout your paragraph. However, the lack of a hyperlink means that if i wanted to read the articles you're talking about just for my own curiosity means i wouldn't be able to. i did however look up Dr. Viren Swami and confirmed that she was real. overall it would be much better if you made where you got your information more accessible

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Don't forget to add hyperlinks for all your sources. Thanks!

Answer 6

Adding onto this claim, traditional samoan tattoos are said to have health benefits as well. This is rooted in the idea that tattoos will boost your immune system and protect you from sickness. These traditional ways of hand poke tattoos can take sometimes up to two weeks. The article addresses a study that has been shown from saliva samples that there are people getting tattoos in  "Samoa to ascertain stress and health indicators". This is overall building their immune system from undergoing the stress tattooing puts on the body. When getting a tattoo, it is a wound that the body is reacting to heal, studies have shown that the short term stress it puts will boost your immunity. the article "Short-term stress experienced at time of immunization induces a long-lasting increase in immunologic memory" showed that when stress lasts minutes to hours triggers an adaptive fight or flight response which will strengthen the bodies future responses. Showing that tattoos will not only heal the mind but the body as well.

https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/programs/pacificbeat/could-samoan-tattooing-help-boost-the-immune-system/11364910

https://www.sapiens.org/biology/tattoo-immune-response/

https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/ajpregu.00145.2005

Comments

This was a really good response because there are many various ways of how to get tattoos. As you mentioned, traditional poke tattoos are still fairly common in certain cultures today. I personally never knew the differences of how tattoos affected our health and immunity and seeing that they can boost your immunity and health is fairly interesting. I also agree that tattoos can be beneficial mentally especially with physical appearance. It's an art to be able to get something permanent on our bodies with so much meaning. It has the ability to create stories and overall social interaction as people will be interested in what you have on yourself.

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This response is very good. Not only did you offer up a global perspective on this debate by bringing in a culture that not only practices this but believes it to be beneficial, but you also gave multiple sources to back up the original claim as well as the information you added. Your sources were credible and  all coming from a scientific background.

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Great response. The addition of global perspectives from other cultures is very beneficial to your claim and unique. The point you made about how traditional hand poked tattoos can help boost your immune system is a very good detail to have brought up and nice job on providing the studies done to back that claim.

Answer 7

This article claims that tattoos which are not only used for body art can have deeper psychological effects such as help when dealing with grief or trauma. This particular claim references an article written by the Guardian. Ink positive: how tattoos can heal the mind as well as adorn the body. (Guardian). I have found this statement to be true and backed up by very reputable sources, one of which being the National Library of Medicine, an official site of the US government. They were able to find that tattooing can be a means of relieving mental health issues especially for individuals who may suffer from PTSD “Mr. A is a 31-year-old Caucasian United States Army veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on military combat experiences while deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan.... At the age of 31, he presented for treatment of PTSD with bilateral full arm tattoos along with visible tattoos on his hands, knuckles, and the back of his neck.”(National Library of Medicine). The participant in this particular case felt he was able to combat his PTSD by getting tattoos related to his life experiences, even getting names of fellow soldiers lost in war times tattooed on him. Overall, I have found this claim and article to be truthful.  

Comments

I like how you added someone's personal story from your research. I never really gave this topic much thought before. The tattoos I have all have meaning behind them, but for someone to have so much meaning behind theirs, to a point where it mentally helps them, is, in a way, beautiful.

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I think this is a great response. By linking the articles mentioned it was easy to reference them and see the credibility of the claim. I also like how you used another research article to back up the claims made in the Guardian article. While also taking a direct quote from the research article. Overall I really like this response.

Answer 8

I hadn't heard this claim before but find it so interesting. There are many things that improve peoples mental health and I think this is so cool. your backing is solid and intriguing. I also think that tattoos have negative connotations most of the time but I find that more and more young people seem to be getting them and I think this could go along with the fact that gen z is known for having more mental health issues. I think the reputation that people with tattoos seem to have is untrue and in fact is so interesting that it seems to improve peoples mental health and confidence.

Comments

I think that your take on this claim is very interesting, yet to make your answer more reliable I would provide evidence that can back you up. For example you said "gen z is known for having more mental health issues" where did you come uo with this? A reliable source would make your valid claims more reliable.

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Thank you for sharing your personal relationship with the prompt. I also appreciate your view of the negative connotations that tattoos can bring in some cases, which is absolutely important to discuss. I also think confidence is a great theme to focus on, which tattoos effect exponentially. Remember to include some research and specific examples!

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This was thought provoking, although it would be helpful to look at some sources. Are the effects different when someone gets a tattoo for personal empowerment versus just for aesthetic reasons? You also made me think about how Gen Z is both more open to tattoos and more vocal about mental health, does being vocal about it have something to do with that?

Answer 9

The claim that tattoos have mental health benefits can be proven true due to many different reputable sources as well as the guardian article in the original claim. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) published an article discussing how tattoos can immediately reduce anxiety levels and boost self-image beliefs in both men and women. Reduced anxiety levels and better self-image outlooks are two very positive effects on an individual which can confirm the original claim.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5632599/

Comments

I appreciate how you identified what the original claim was and used a more reputable source, like NIH, as backup. It would be interesting if there was any studies reporting the opposite, such as people regretting tattoos and that having a negative mental health effect. I feel like it's hard to completely claim those benefits as the truth when it's different per person.

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Good comment! I like your addition to the topic that relates to a case study of a persons experience with cope through tattoos, as well as research to back up its claims! I have always seen tattoos as a form of self expression and it's incredible to know just how meaningful they can be to a person, as well as displaying what the mind can think/create though the customization and artistry that goes into a tattoo! i also things its super interesting that getting a tattoo can immediately reduce stress as the pain can cause the body to react making it release dopamine, giving off a more euphoric 'high' while tattooing!

https://www.alienstattoo.com/post/how-do-tattoos-relieve-stress

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Thank you for your response. It seems the National Institutes of Health gave you adequate information to how tattoos effect individuals. I enjoyed how you added that men and woman see these results, which helps conclude that tattoos truly do effect mental clarity and well-being. It is conclusive, short, and brief. Great response!

Answer 10

I think that tattoos can help make people feel more comfortable with their bodies because it gives them a reassuring sense that they are comfortable with themselves.  "Importantly, the boost to their self-esteem was still evident in a follow-up three weeks later, suggesting that the effects were not simply a reflection of their excitement on the day itself – but may have represented a permanent change. “You can see the trajectory here,” Swami says. “Once you get your tattoo, you feel much closer to your body.” This is a quote from your source and I agree that tattoos can help with mental health. When people feel closer to their body, it helps them conquer their mental struggles, good job using a reliable source

Comments

While I agree with your answer and your conclusion that tattoos can make others feel more comfortable in their own skin, I think that looking into more sources and exploring a wider variety of articles then just the one provided, would help broaden your horizon with this topic, and would introduce new information to you that explores other topics and ideas related to the question/claim, which adds even more to the conversation as you bring in new information that others that might not have seen or researched!

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What's your source? Always include URL hyperlinks in your fact-checks.