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: https://youtu.be/Y4RriAr2AuU

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 (www.youtube.com/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

Share this page:

SUBSCRIBE to learn more about common mental health issues: http://bit.ly/SubOasisApp

As we grow up, our bodies change and you might start to notice differences between yourself and your classmates. These differences are normal but they can sometimes make you self-conscious

Your body image is how you think and feel about your body. Having trouble with your body image is more than just worrying about your weight! It can be anything you don’t like about your body.

The body in the mirror may be a distorted image based on a negative view of yourself. You might start to control what you eat, start over-eating, or be obsessed with working out.

Body image issues can lead to unhealthy relationships with food, your body, and even become life-threatening.

A counselor or therapist can help you get your life back on track by developing a healthy relationship with your body.

Learn more on our website! www.oasisapp.com

_________

Follow us on:
Instagram: @oasis_app // https://www.instagram.com/oasis_app/
Twitter @oasisapp // https://twitter.com/oasisapp
Facebook @Oasismentalhealthapp // https://www.facebook.com/oasismentalhealthapp/
Linkedin @Oasis Mental Health Applications // https://www.linkedin.com/company/oasismentalhealth
Video Rating: / 5

Even if you’re doing full body workouts, this may still be helpful.
Watch our latest video on SLEEP: https://youtu.be/fuvbS7cdKbs
Listen to our Body Image podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/sidenote/id1383086982

Subscribe for more videos: http://bit.ly/asapsci

Created by: Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown
Episode written by: Quinn Mitchell

FOLLOW US!

Greg
Instagram: https://instagram.com/whalewatchmeplz
Twitter: https://twitter.com/whalewatchmeplz

Mitch
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mitchellmoffit
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mitchellmoffit

AsapSCIENCE
Instagram: https://instagram.com/asapscience
Facebook: https://facebook.com/asapscience
Twitter: https://twitter.com/asapscience
Tumblr: https://asapscience.tumblr.com

Send us stuff!
ASAPSCIENCE INC.
P.O. Box 93, Toronto P
Toronto, ON, M5S2S6

Further Reading/Resources:

https://mightygoods.com/underweight-fashion-models/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4742349/

https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/full/10.1146/annurev-vision-082114-035509?casa_token=oH_S_n2WHC0AAAAA:ThTI7Ng3gTnPinZcsetip8Te7x0rOj5CQhbQGHfky_w4WpKkSC2v7iGLibOKi5GOamrzgM27vCtS#_i15

http://go.galegroup.com.myaccess.library.utoronto.ca/ps/i.do?p=AONE&u=utoronto_main&id=GALE|A525787300&v=2.1&it=r&sid=summon

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29510103

https://www-cambridge-org.myaccess.library.utoronto.ca/core/journals/the-british-journal-of-psychiatry/article/eating-behaviours-and-attitudes-following-prolonged-exposure-to-television-among-ethnic-fijian-adolescent-girls/44470008998A2B5155CE9C9691243D76

https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/world-history/world-history-beginnings/origin-humans-early-societies/a/where-did-humans-come-from
Video Rating: / 5

Share this page: