When a negative body image becomes a mental health condition
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Body image in the digital age
Recent research from YMCA revealed that 34% of teenage boys and 49% of teenage girls had been on a diet in an effort to change their body shape.[1] An issue which was previously seen as one primarily affecting girls has now been shown to be a problem for both genders.
The worrying state of young people’s body confidence has been an ongoing issue in recent years, with several companies now beginning to address the situation.
Mattel, the company behind Barbie, has recently introduced a new range of the doll that comes in a range of shapes, heights, and hair and skin colours in an effort to broaden their representation of the female figure.
Having a positive body image is an important part of your overall sense of self-esteem. Having negative thoughts about how you look can impact on your entire life, and make it difficult to feel happy.
As a parent, you play a key role in building your child’s confidence about their body, and making sure they have a healt...
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