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.
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Greater body appreciation is also closely tied to other aspects of wellbeing, such as fewer symptoms of depression.
Many people with eating disorders die from suicide. Improving perception of internal body states, or interoception, can help everyone better care for their own bodies.
From ‘starvemaxxing’ and ‘edgemaxxing’ to ‘whitemaxxing’ – young men and boys are being bombarded with a plethora of problematic content online.
Around 28% of men struggle with their body image.
If you’re thinking of a breast augmentation, liposuction, or a face lift, this latest move is designed to provide extra protection. Here’s what you need to know ahead of surgery.
The way some of the women felt about their bodies affected their breastfeeding choices.
Ads for targeted fat loss, especially
for belly fat, are everywhere on social media. But is there any evidence to support this type of ‘spot reduction’?
Pup play communities can help tackle problematic ideas about masculinity and provide space for personal development and self-expression.
Many people have cosmetic procedures to improve how they feel about themselves – but the evidence is mixed on whether they actually do.
Imagine what female athletes could achieve if they were free from body pressure.
Although under represented in research, about one third of people with an eating disorder are male. Netflix show Heartstopper explores this in season two.
Research shows that social media, with it endless promotion of unrealistic standards of beauty, has had a negative impact on millions of young people.
Nearly 70% of the women we spoke to who were planning their weddings intended to lose weight in preparation for their wedding day.
The damaging effect of social media filters is rarely taught in schools.
Eating disorders in teens are common and dangerous, and parents and loved ones play a crucial role in helping to both identify concerning behaviors and promote healthy ones.
About a quarter of those with body dysmorphic disorder attempt suicide or struggle with ideas of suicide. Fortunately, medication and therapy have proved highly effective at treating the disorder.
One component that may be missing from weight monitoring during pregnancy is the psychological and emotional impact of these changes.
A branding expert explains how this iconic but controversial doll has gone from teenage reject to movie star in 64 years.
Detox diets and cleanses supposedly clear the body of allegedly toxic substances. But the evidence suggests otherwise.
Top contributors
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Clinical Psychologist and Senior Lecturer in Psychology, University of Canberra
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Professor of Social Psychology, Anglia Ruskin University
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Professor, Head of Body Image, Eating and Weight Disorders Research, Adelaide University
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Emeritus Professor, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University
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Research fellow, UNSW
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Professor of Health Sciences, Adelaide University
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Associate Professor in Health and Physical Education, Victoria University
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Lecturer in Health Psychology, University of Staffordshire
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Professor in Psychology, Durham University
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Assistant Professor in the School of Social Sciences, University College Dublin
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Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz
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Director, Master of Marketing, Swinburne University of Technology
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Associate Professor of Marketing, Loyola University Chicago
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Lecturer, University of Leicester
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Professor of Psychology, University of North Carolina – Greensboro