Spending time on skincare can be enjoyable, creative and soothing. But sometimes this self-care can be concerning. Could it be ‘cosmeticorexia’?
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Strong social pressures shape how people respond to direct questions about skin colour.
Taking selfies is a normal part of daily life for millions of social media users. But doing so while exercising at the gym can be harmful.
From ‘starvemaxxing’ and ‘edgemaxxing’ to ‘whitemaxxing’ – young men and boys are being bombarded with a plethora of problematic content online.
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.
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Research Fellow in Public Health, The University of Queensland
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Senior Lecturer, Australian College of Applied Psychology
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Senior Research Fellow in Public Health, The University of Queensland
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Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, UMass Chan Medical School
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Assistant Professor of Psychology, Bentley University
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Professor, Head of Body Image, Eating and Weight Disorders Research, Adelaide University