Body image issues1/7/2023 ![]() ![]() Policy recommendations Effective regulation of how body image is portrayed Individually being more aware of how we can care for ourselves and others about body image.Taking a public health approach to body image by training frontline health and education staff.The need for commitment from social media companies to play a key role in promoting body kindness.Effective regulation of how body image is portrayed.Everyone has a right to feel comfortable and confident in their own bodies, and our report highlights key recommendations for: The above is often linked to other social factors and discrimination.Ĭlearly, action is needed to build and promote positive body image and support good mental health and well-being in our bodies. cultural differences around body ideals.There are further issues relevant to body image and mental health that are specific to certain factors and experiences, such as: pressure to look a certain way or to match an ‘ideal’ body type.exposure to images of idealised or unrealistic bodies through media or social media.how our family and peers feel and speak about bodies and appearance.our relationships with our family and friends.However, overall, the research suggests that body image can be influenced by: How our experiences and environment affect our body image will differ for everyone. Though feeling unsatisfied with our bodies and appearance is often more common among young women, body image concerns are relevant from childhood through to later life and affect both women and men.īody satisfaction and appreciation has been linked to better overall wellbeing and fewer unhealthy dieting behaviours. Higher body dissatisfaction is associated with a poorer quality of life, psychological distress and the risk of unhealthy eating behaviours and eating disorders.Ĭonversely, body satisfaction and appreciation have been linked to better overall well-being and fewer unhealthy dieting behaviours. Research has found that higher body dissatisfaction is associated with a poorer quality of life, psychological distress and the risk of unhealthy eating behaviours and eating disorders. Having body image concerns is a relatively common experience and is not a mental health problem in and of itself however, it can be a risk factor for mental health problems. How does body image affect mental health? Our thoughts and feelings about our bodies can impact us throughout our lives, affecting, more generally, the way we feel about ourselves and our mental health and wellbeing. ![]() ‘Body image’ is a term that can be used to describe how we think and feel about our bodies. There are details of where to find help at the bottom of this page. This content mentions body image or weight loss, eating disorders and suicide or suicidal thoughts. ![]()
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