Spending time on skincare can be enjoyable, creative and soothing. But sometimes this self-care can be concerning. Could it be ‘cosmeticorexia’?
- Professor, Head of Body Image, Eating and Weight Disorders Research, Adelaide University
For some people, healthy eating can become an obsession that has a devastating impact on their health and relationships.
Tous les comportements alimentaires problématiques ne mènent pas systématiquement à des troubles des conduites alimentaires. Où se situe la frontière ?
Disordered eating doesn’t always lead to an eating disorder. But these behaviours – especially dieting – can be the first sign.
What might be causing this heightened risk? There are probably several factors at play.
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We readily accept these body modifications to be part of the preparation for the role without necessarily considering the potentially long-term physical and mental health consequences.
Research has confirmed higher rates of body dysmorphic disorder among people seeking cosmetic procedures, but we don’t know as much about other mental health issues.
Face aux photos retouchées d’influenceurs qui collectionnent les « like » sur les réseaux, les adolescents peuvent développer une mauvaise image d’eux-mêmes. Comment ouvrir la discussion en famille ?
New information Instagram makes teens feel worse about their bodies is an opportunity for parents to start a conversation with their children about their online lives, and encourage positive habits.
One in three Australians we surveyed had a new concern about their appearance since the pandemic began. But while minor cosmetic procedures might give some people a boost, for others it’s a bad idea.
To have a chance of making a positive impact on how adult women feel about their genital appearance, we have to reach them as adolescents.
Although women like how their genitals look after labial surgery, self esteem and sexual confidence may not improve.
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