Positive body image refers to an overarching appreciation and respect for one’s own body—regardless of whether it meets society’s expectations for how a body “should” look and/or function. A wealth of ...

Today marks the seventh annual Love Your Body Day, an event created by the National Organization for Women that seeks to promote healthy body images among women and girls. Citing negative body images ...

NICE PLAY: Paul Buckley, who teaches physical education for kindergarten through fourth grade at Glen Arden Elementary, encourages movement in kids by cheering “in the past tense.” He compliments what ...

Bullying has received increased attention in recent years because of its prevalence and serious effects on self-esteem and mental health. Weight shaming is a common form of bullying among children and ...

As a psychotherapist, I support clients of all ages in navigating and overcoming challenges related to body image. Body image refers to how we perceive, think about, and feel toward our bodies, ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook The Body Peace Corps held a group presentation and discussion in the Michigan Union Thursday ...

Body appreciation differs between Middle-Eastern and Western societies, a new international study reveals, highlighting how cultural and family influences shape body image and eating behaviors in ...

Let's talk about what we're really up against. More than 1 in 4 (27%) started struggling with negative body image issues when they were just 10 years old or younger. These struggles don't magically ...