My relationship with my body historically has been good, but I would say it’s because I equated being skinny to being healthy, so when things started to change, it made me feel uncertain about how I should feel.
Read : When my body changed, I didn't know how to feelMy name is Lucy, and body image plays a very big part in a teenager’s life, like mine. I don’t find it easy to put down on paper what I feel in my head about the image I have of my body, it doesn't seem to make sense, and it doesn't feel good enough.
Read : How I feel about my body as a teenagerAs part of our Mind Over Mirror campaign, Tyra opens up to you about her relationship with her skin and how this affects her mental health.
Read : Facing my mirrorBody dissatisfaction or feeling negatively about appearance or abilities is a common experience across different racial and ethnic groups.
Read : Body image and ethnic backgroundThere are some actions we can take to improve how we feel about our bodies and help us to protect, promote and maintain a positive body image throughout our lives.
Read : Tips to improve body imageEveryone has a right to feel comfortable and confident in their own skin and we can take small actions in our daily lives to help foster a more accepting environment.
Read : How can we protect, promote, and maintain body image?How comfortable are adults with their bodies?
Read : Body image in adulthoodWe’ve seen a boom of information about body image in recent years with some excellent campaigns raising the profile of this challenge for so many. However, UK adults still struggle with their body image.
Read : Mind Over MirrorA powerful spoken word poem performed by Priscila Hernandez for Mental Health Awareness Week 2019.
Read : You're more than a reflectionDiscover our research, advice and stories surrounding body image and mental health.
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