Body image in adolescence is a growing concern for parents and psychological experts, whether their focus is on eating disorders or not. Congressional hearings in 2020 examined the role social media plays in teenagers’ self-esteem (among many other aspects of...
Increasing temperatures and sunny days bring new opportunities to be outside, but they might also bring body image issues for adolescents. Even though it’s normal to experience dissatisfaction with body image during adolescence, parents and loved ones should keep a...
As the temperatures rise across the US, so can the chance that a person will feel uncomfortable at the prospect of wearing less clothing. Even after a year of quarantine and lockdown, the media still foregrounds the concept of a “beach body” and puts pressure on both...
When students engage in athletics programs, they gain valuable skills, make lasting connections, and improve their physical fitness. As they regularly engage in physical activities, they improve the health of their heart, lungs, and many other systems throughout their...
In the United States alone, as many as 10 out of 100 young adults have been diagnosed with an eating disorder. The causes of eating disorders in adolescence are many, including biological factors, genetics, and environment; additionally, a disordered body image is...
