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Consistent social media usage leading to lower self-esteem, say NIMHANS researchers

‘The ideal body portrayed in the images of social networking sites has affected young women more than men’

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2022

Botox patients should undergo mental health screening, experts say

Clinicians say low cost and ready availability of cosmetic injections makes them dangerous for people suffering body image issues

The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2022

Why the body positivity movement risks turning toxic

You define beauty yourself. You are more than a number on a scale. Love yourself the way you are. Body positive messages like these seem to be everywhere from social media to TV ads. But while some find the body positivity movement to be uplifting and helpful, others have begun…

The Conversation · Sep 14, 2022

Knights star Millie Boyle leads launch of youth body image survey

Boyle and other Knights players spoke at a launch on Thursday.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 4, 2022

Livia Firth says waist belt worn by Carrie Bradshaw promoted unrealistic body image

‘Why do we want to make women feel bad about their bodies,’ the former wife of Colin Firth asks

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

5 things to ask yourself before getting Botox or fillers, as ministers warn about risky procedures

A government report says more must be done to tackle body image dissatisfaction. By Katie Wright.

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022

Legislate on filtered images and some cosmetic procedures, say MPs

The House of Common’s Health and Social Care Committee said the impact of body image on mental and physical health is ‘wide-reaching’.

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022

Government should introduce law for filtered images to tackle body image problems, MPs say

A new report also recommends minimum training standards for some cosmetic procedures

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022

'My huge 38E boobs made me feel trapped in my own body - I cried myself to sleep'

A 24-year-old woman has shared how having big boobs proved to be a 'nightmare' for her as she was in pain and struggled with her body image all the time, but reduction surgery has changed her life

Daily Mirror · Jul 27, 2022

Body Image Pledge backed by Nottinghamshire MP and Boots to stop images being altered

It is said one in three teenagers feel shame about their body

Nottingham Post · Jul 27, 2022