Body image describes the perception that a person has of his or her physical appearance. Body image can be
influenced by a complex interaction of factors ranging between a person’s individual thoughts, beliefs, feelings
and behaviours regarding their own body, and their perception of what counts as the ideal body within their own
social and cultural environment, and in the media. Disordered eating, body dysmorphic disorder, over-exercise and
cosmetic surgery can all be manifestations of unhealthy body image.
This book explains body dissatisfaction and eating issues, including eating disorders. The book also focuses on
developing ways of improving body image, particularly in children and young people.
Issues in Society - Volume 372
The Butterfly Foundation represents all people affected by eating disorders and negative body image issues.
Butterfly National Helpline 1800 33 4673
Self esteem is about seeing your good qualities, being comfortable with your weaknesses and doing your best with what you have. Hear young people talk about self esteem, what low self esteem looks like and improving yours and your mate's self esteem.
headspaceAustralia
Listen to young people and experts talk about issues with body image.
ReachOut.com Australia
We're all bombarded with information and images - through the media and our peers - about being too big, too small, being cool, being popular or having the 'right' kind of clothes. This book addresses the body issues that nearly everyone worries about at some point in their lives and gives practical and mindful solutions to work through worries, using real-life examples, quotes and anecdotes from young adults interviewed especially for this book. 'Body Brilliant' explores psychological pressures that make us see our bodies in certain ways, positively or negatively, as well as considering how adolescent body changes, gender identity and gender expectations, sexuality and sexual orientation affect self-image, and looks at issues such as body dysmorphia and eating disorders.
Call No: 306.4 MOR
Everything you need to know about: friends, body image, what to eat, getting confidence, clothes & make-up, pimples (arrghh), mean girls, embarrassment, moods, hair, how to deal with parents, love & heartbreak, exercise, guys, school stress, periods, drinking & drugs, why diets suck, sex, money, being more independent, being happy with your own true self.
Call No: 305.23 COO
Written for Australian kids and teens aged 8 to 18, Turia's inspiring book contains simple but practical ways to set achieveable goals, build self-confidence and self-belief and get through challenges and hard times.
Call No: 158.1 PIT
Not everyone needs to lose weight, but if you think you do, this book will help you find healthy ways to change your diet, increase activity, and deal with those kids who may tease you.
Call No: 618.92 BOU
Shows how to build positive, healthy self-esteem at the deepest level in order to have more confidence, motivation, and fulfilling relationships.
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