DiscoverPsych2Go On the GOIf You Struggle With Body Image Issues, Watch this
If You Struggle With Body Image Issues, Watch this

If You Struggle With Body Image Issues, Watch this

Update: 2024-09-13
Share

Description

According to a survey from the Be Real Campaign, about 1 in 3 young people report that they are highly concerned about their body image. At a young age, many of us internalize beauty standards from society. These standards can often contribute to having a negative body image, and are made even more prominent by our age of social media. Here are a few signs you struggle with body image.

We also made a video on body dysmorphia and body dysmorphic disorder:    • Body dysmorphic disorder.. What is it?  

Disclaimer: The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content in this video is for general information purposes only, and does not replace a consultation with a doctor or health professional.

Script Writer: Max Feng
Script Editor: Brie Cerniglia
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice: Amanda Silvera (   / amandasilvera  )
Animator: Chantal Van Rensburg
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

References:

Clemmensen, T. (2015, March 13). Shape Checking and Body Image. Eating Disorder Hope. www.eatingdisorderhope.com/information/body-image/shape-checking-and-body-image

Fardouly, J., Vartanian, L. Appearance comparisons and body image in women's everyday lives. J Eat Disord 3, O20 (2015). doi.org/10.1186/2050-2974-3-S1-O20

Klinger, D. (2010, August 2). How Body Shame Can Affect Clothing Choices. GoodTherapy. www.goodtherapy.org/blog/how-body-shame-can-affect-clothing-choices

Understanding Body Image Struggles. (n.d.). The Jed Foundation. jedfoundation.org/resource/understanding-body-image-struggles/

Wade, T. D., & Tiggemann, M. (2013). The role of perfectionism in body dissatisfaction. Journal of eating disorders, 1, 2. doi.org/10.1186/2050-2974-1-2

www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/articles/body-image-report-executive-summary


Comments (1)

Baekhyun Byun

❤️❤️

Sep 13th
Reply
loading
00:00
00:00
1.0x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

If You Struggle With Body Image Issues, Watch this

If You Struggle With Body Image Issues, Watch this

Psych2go