There are many reasons why people post selfies online. Sometimes it is to show off a new outfit or look. Other times it is to convey an emotional state. And, sometimes, it is to attract the attention ...

I think it’s safe to say that most of us have wished we could change something, or many things, about our bodies. Adolescence is one of the most common times for us to have such thoughts. Considering ...

Completing endometrial cancer treatment can bring mixed emotions. For some women, the treatment-related body changes become symbols of strength and survival. For others, they can bring feelings of ...

A 2025 study revealed that body image shapes confidence and communication, showing that assertiveness, not just self-esteem, ...

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, ...

Ever since social media burst on the scene in the early 2000s, parents and health experts have worried about the potential impact on kids, particularly those in their early teens. Now researchers are ...

Social media has become a dangerous influence on young people's body image and self-esteem. SolStock via Getty Images Parents today are generally aware of mental health conditions that relate to body ...

Body image refers to how a person thinks and feels about themselves physically. From childhood to adulthood, a person’s family can influence how they feel about their bodies through various ...

If you are overweight or have obesity, a healthy body image is important. Here’s how body image affects weight loss, plus ways to get a more positive body image. By: Hallie Levine Destiny Murtaugh ...