Body image refers to how people see themselves. Distorted body image (also called negative body image) refers to an unrealistic view of how someone sees their body. Like eating disorders, it is seen most commonly in women, but many men also suffer from the disorder. Jacquelyn Ekern, MS, L...
Stubbs and Sterling begin this chapter by discussing pubescent girls’ negative attitudes about their bodies ‘below the belt’ within the context of preparation for menstruation during pubertal education. As menstrual education presents mostly negative expectations for girls, the authors argue that it is...
In some cases, there may be a genetic predisposition to BDD or OCD, said Ann Kearney-Cooke, a psychologist in Cincinnati who specializes in treating body image and eating disorders. Other times, she said, the disorder may be triggered by a negative childhood experience such as abuse, neglect,...
Addressing negative body image Body image is closely linked to self-esteem. Low self-esteem in adolescents can lead to eating disorders, early sexual activity, substance use, and suicidal thoughts. For someone struggling with negative body image and/or eating disorder behaviors you can take the fi...
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barriers to the best sex life, including a desire to eliminate or overcome negative attitudes about gay and bisexual men held in some elements of society, and the ability to overcome HIV related stigma. For example, “Open bisexuality without fear of consequences of disclosure”; “Considerate,...
At the same time, if you are noticing that your use of pornography is having a negative impact on your daily life, your relationships, or your feelings about your body image, it is important to consider getting support around these concerns from a licensed mental health professional who can ...
(Image credit: Getty Image) Jump to: Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Depression, or major depressive disorder, is a mental health condition marked by an overwhelming feeling of sadness, isolation and despair that affects how a person thinks, feels and functions. While sadness, loneliness and...
While a large body of research has sought to understand HIV transmission risk behaviours among gay men, bisexual men and other men who have sex with men (MSM), less attention has been paid to the wider sexual health and well-being of this population. While some community-based organisations ...
They might use a variety of techniques to help change the negative thinking, beliefs, or behaviors that exacerbate your depression and make your world seem hopeless. Types of therapy include: CBT for Depression This treatment, called cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT for short, is one of the ...