A discussão em torno do anúncio da atriz americana levanta questões mais amplas sobre a atenção dada ao corpo das mulheres, e não apenas nos esportes
- Clinical Psychologist and Senior Lecturer in Psychology, University of Canberra
The discussion surrounding the American actor’s ad raises bigger questions about the attention placed on women’s bodies, not just in sport.
Once we learn waists can be altered, it can be surprisingly easy to start questioning whether ours needs changing too.
Many teens consider the school formal a rite of passage. But some young people might feel an enormous pressure to look a certain way.
Be curious about why children don’t want to dress up, rather than immediately trying to persuade them to join in.
There’s an important difference between scrutiny and concern. Here’s why this matters.
The Australian College of Nursing wants to see school nurses weigh students and measure their hight. The plan has sparked anger among health professionals and parents. But what do the experts say?
A clinical psychologist who treats young people with eating disorders gives her verdict on changes to the Australian curriculum designed to prevent these mental health conditions developing.
Although under represented in research, about one third of people with an eating disorder are male. Netflix show Heartstopper explores this in season two.
It’s important to establish regular and adequate eating so your body and brain are well-fuelled and you can make sensible decisions around the food you consume.
What’s the connection between #EatWithMe videos and mukbang? And what are we to make of claims they could help people overcome a fear of eating?
Some eaters have strong sensory sensitivities. Others find eating a chore or develop rigid beliefs around ‘good’ and ‘bad’ foods.
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