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Just 8 minutes of TikTok ‘thinspiration’ content is enough to affect body image

Nearly half of Australian young people are dissatisfied with the way their body looks.

The Conversation

TikTok use could lead to higher risk of eating disorders, study suggests

Researchers found exposure to certain videos on the platform also impacted body image satisfaction.

The Independent UK

New Study Reveals Taylor Swift's Positive Impact On Body Image

Discover how Taylor Swift's music positively impacts fans' body image and self-esteem through empowering lyrics and role model image.

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I have anxiety and body image issues. How can I stop being so frightened of sex?

In sexual situations, I freeze and panic, when all I want is to enjoy stress-free physical and romantic relationships

The Guardian - UK

Can Virtual Reality Help Folks With Body Image Disturbance?

The authors of a new paper explore a novel high-tech way of using virtual reality to tackle dissatisfaction with body image.

Inverse

Dance, spend time in nature, and get naked! 17 body confidence tips from people who have it

A naturist, life drawing model and others on the secret to feeling at home in your skin

The Guardian - UK

Virtual reality ‘embodiment illusions’ may help the skewed perceptions behind body image disturbances

Most of the time, our brains are very good at blending together input from all our senses into a seamless, unified conscious experience of “my body”. When this process of integrating different sensory signals goes wrong, according to one theory, it can give a person an inaccurate and distressing sense…

The Conversation

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Surgeon general’s call for warning labels on social media underscores concerns for teen mental health

Amid growing concerns over the effects of social media on teen mental health, on June 17, 2024, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called for warning labels to be added to social media platforms, similar to surgeon general warnings on cigarettes and alcohol.

The Conversation

Use Of Social Media Photo Filters Raises Muscle Dysmorphia In Young Adults: Study

The use of social media photo filters has a strong association with increased symptoms of muscle dysmorphia, a mental health condition characterized by excessive obsession with muscularity and leanness, the study revealed.

Medical Daily

Worried about social media affecting your teen's mental health? We share 11 expert-approved ways to support and protect your child

Social media can help our kids connect and grow, but it’s also causing huge mental health problems for them - here’s what we can do as parents to protect them from the harmful effects of their feeds.

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5 Healthy ways to talk about fitness around your kids: Create ‘a sense of empowerment’

“When it comes to body image and exercise, our social and family network can be either a protective factor or a risk factor."

Fortune

A new start after 60: I always battled with my body image – until I became a bodybuilder at 64

After two divorces and an eating disorder, Marlene Flowers knew a change was needed. Her son suggested she start building her strength and she soon found her self-confidence growing ...

The Guardian - UK

Magic mushrooms may one day treat anorexia, but not just yet

Anorexia nervosa is a severe mental health disorder where people fear weight gain. Those with the disorder have distorted body image and hold rigid beliefs their body is too big. They typically manage this through restricted eating, leading to the serious medical consequences of malnutrition.

The Conversation

Stop body shaming kids playing sport: Olympic champion

With the Paris Olympics two months away, swim champion Libby Trickett has joined a campaign to protect young people's body image and combat body shaming.

AAP

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Australian Ballet blasts newspaper review for describing dancers as ‘unusually thin’

Company’s artistic director David Hallberg says he was ‘shocked’ by critic’s review and that critique of dancers’ bodies is ‘not acceptable’

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Victoria Monét Opens Up About PCOS Diagnosis And Body Image

Victoria Monét opens up about her PCOS journey, body image struggles, and self-acceptance, inspiring others to embrace change and self-love.

Salon

Tiny running uniforms? It's complicated

Athletes aren’t forced to wear skimpy uniforms, but they could complicate running's history with body image

The Guardian - AU

‘The perceived scrutiny is immense’: how weddings can worsen eating and body image disorders

From dress shopping to weight-loss pressures, nuptials can open a Pandora’s box of body-image issues. Experts share advice on reducing the risk of new or worsening symptoms

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What is body positivity? And how to talk to your teen about it

Body positivity: how learning to love our bodies from a young age is so empowering

Salon

Spotting the signs of disordered eating

"If you notice some of the signs and symptoms of disordered eating, it is essential to talk with your child"

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Former Disney Star Christy Carlson Romano Opens Up

Former Disney star Christy Carlson Romano shares her positive experience with breast augmentation surgery and emphasizes the importance of body positivity ...

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Celebrities Embrace Body Positivity Postpartum, Reject Unrealistic Expectations

Celebrities like Lindsay Lohan, Blake Lively, and Keke Palmer discuss postpartum body image and self-acceptance in motherhood.

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Loretta Lynn's Granddaughter Impresses American Idol Judges With Original Song

Emmy Russell, granddaughter of Loretta Lynn, impresses judges on American Idol with her original song 'Skinny' addressing body image and eating disorders.

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Sunny Hostin Shares Workplace Harassment Experiences On The View

Sunny Hostin and Joy Behar discuss workplace harassment and body image stigma on The View, highlighting historical challenges faced by women.

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Tallulah Willis Shares Candid Message On Eating Disorder Recovery Journey

Tallulah Willis shares her journey of recovery from body image struggles and eating disorders, offering support and encouragement to others.

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