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Body Image, Entertainment & Media, Mental Health & Society

The Price of Perfection: When the Body Becomes a Battlefield. Thoughts on Death Becomes Her: The Musical

What if chasing eternal youth isn’t about beauty—but about grief? In Death Becomes Her: The Musical, the obsession with perfection becomes a haunting (and hilarious) look at what we lose when we try to stay flawless forever....

Body Image, Mental Health & Society, Pain & Chronic Illness

Addressing Body Image Concerns for People with Disabilities and Exploring Possible Links to Eating Disorders

Introduction:Body image plays an important role in overall mental health and well-being, allowing people to feel comfortable and confident in their own skin. For individuals with disabilities, navigating body image concerns can be a unique challenge. Considering the societal pressures to conform to specific appearances and body shapes, there is...

Body Image, Mental Health & Society, Pain & Chronic Illness

The Impact of Physical Disabilities on Body Image and Eating Disorders

Introduction Body image struggles have become increasingly common in our society, where individuals are constantly exposed to the idea of the “perfect body” – whether it is through social media or traditional advertising. This pressure to conform to certain beauty standards can be particularly challenging for individuals with physical disabilities,...

Body Image, Guides & Tips, Mental health, Mental Health & Society

The Family’s Role in Eating Disorders: A Closer Look

Eating disorders are complex mental health issues that affect millions of individuals worldwide. These disorders often involve a mix of physical, psychological, and cultural factors, which can make it challenging to pinpoint their exact causes. One critical aspect of this puzzle is the role that family members play in the...

Body Image, Mental health

They Say Exercise Will Help Your Mental Health – But is it Really That Simple?

Exercise has been shown to be effective in improving mental health and reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. However, the recommendation to exercise can come with a catch. There is a fine line between exercise as self-care and developing eating disorders, especially for people with mental health struggles who are...

Anxiety, Body Image, Depression, Guides & Tips, Mental health

How To Start Working Out for People With Anxiety & Depression

the tricky spot when they say you exercise will help anxiety and depression. How? exercising is good for you – we all know it, we all hear it, but sometimes it’s not that simple.The truth is that people with depression, anxiety and especially those with eating disorders, can have a...

Anxiety, Body Image, Depression, Guides & Tips, Mental health

How to exercise with anxiety, depression and mental health struggles?

There’s a tricky part when they say exercise will help your anxiety and depression – how? Exercising is good for you – we all know it, we all hear it, but sometimes it’s not that simple.The truth is that people with depression, anxiety and other mental health challanges, especially those...