Tag Body Image
Body Shame and Self Blame
I sometimes experience thoughts of disappointment with my body: Who is that big awkward person in the mirror? Is that how I really look? I really need to lose weight. But why can’t I stop eating all that junk food?…
Is social media affecting my teen’s body image
Through social media kids, teens and young adults are exposed to a barrage of information, images and idealised versions of individuals that do not necessarily always represent reality. We as social media users in this day and age all have…
Is my Teenager Sad or Depressed?
A common question that parents encounter is, should I be worried about my teenager’s sad thoughts? Any parent knows that teenagers can have all kinds of unique, interesting, strange and sometimes very sad thoughts. Sadness versus Depression Firstly, it is…