Hillary McBride, a registered clinical counsellor in British Columbia, asks women that question in her new book Mothers, Daughters and Body Image and focuses on the influence of family on self-esteem ...

Some people with an eating disorder have additional pronounced psychological issues that contribute to maintaining their eating disorder and interfere with treatment. One of the most common ...

Increased social media use by teenagers is associated with a decrease in their self-esteem and a growth of symptoms associated with eating disorders, according to a new Canadian study. This worrisome ...

There is no single cause of eating disorders. However, research suggests that social media may sometimes be a contributing factor, as some content on social media platforms can promote thinness and ...

Media influences and conventional beauty standards have long plagued society. This issue took on new urgency in May 2023 when the U.S. surgeon general issued a major public advisory over the links ...

Many people come to therapy when they feel that their personal worth is jeopardized. They say things like: “I constantly feel I am at fault.” “I feel like I’m being judged by everyone around me.” “I ...

Throughout the years, I've met many clients, including entrepreneurs, who claimed to have low self-esteem and were fixated on raising it. While some coaches help address self-esteem issues, my team ...

Encouraging healthy eating habits and positive body image in children is essential for fostering self-esteem and preventing disordered eating later in life.