‘Body image and our sometimes negative relationships with our bodies seem like issues that have existed for generations. Instead of being grateful for our bodies, they are often the source of negative ...

We all have thoughts and feelings about how our bodies look and fit into the world. Body image can fluctuate depending on the minute, day, and season of life, but if it is a source of stress for you, ...

Body image refers to how a person thinks and feels about themselves physically. From childhood to adulthood, a person’s family can influence how they feel about their bodies through various ...

While culture is intertwined with values surrounding food and body image, cultural differences have historically been ...

This post was co-authored by Heather Widdows, Ph.D., and Jessica Sutherland. That social media is bad for adolescents’ mental health is well known, and a mounting body of work links “smartphone and ...

If you’re overwhelmed with constantly thinking about your body—the things you love, hate, and are a work in progress—body neutrality might speak to you. It’s a measured approach to body image that's ...

Kelly Coffey learned from a young age that her larger body was not a problem — it was the problem. As such, she believed, losing weight was the solution. “I assumed being thin was the magic bullet ...

Chris Stiff does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

As a therapist, I often hear people say, “I’ll be happier once I lose weight,” or “I’d feel better if I liked how I look.” Yet for most, that finish line keeps moving. True happiness rarely begins in ...