Latest body image News

Cook Labor Government boosts funding for Butterfly Foundation
‘Hook-up culture’ on dating apps harming men’s body image
Looksmaxxing isn’t just a TikTok trend – it often reflects severe body image issues in teen boys and young men
Two new tools to measure attitude towards cosmetic procedures
TikTok’s Muscle Dream Is Nightmare For Young Men
How to model good eating and body image habits for your kids
Dying for a drink? How midlife NZ women think about alcohol – and its long-term risks
It’s time to STOP the ‘Birds and the Bees’ talk – here’s why
‘Bouncing back’ is a myth – resilience means integrating hard experiences into your life story, not ignoring them
How social media draws vulnerable users back to eating disorder content – new research
Personal Perception of Body Movement Changes When Using Robotic Prosthetics
The intensity and perfectionism that drive Olympic athletes also put them at high risk for eating disorders
How husbands and wives try to find a balance between beauty and status – new research
Three In Four New Mums Struggle With Body Image
Draft-time Pressure On Player Welfare
Molecule: what’s in this dangerous, illegal slimming pill?
Porn not ‘inherently harmful’, says first inquiry of its kind in Australia
Improving protection for people in state care
More Funding To Foster Community Connections
6 ways to talk to your teens about sex without the cringe
New investment for eating disorder services
Beyond the scales: New CSIRO study reveals what you really gain from losing weight
Eating disorder symptoms in teens can be traced back to family hardship, new study shows
At 50, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is ‘imperfectly’ good (and queer) as ever
Study shows how body image bullying affects teenage girls’ brains
New online program to help IBD patients build body confidence
What’s the difference between an eating disorder and disordered eating?
Record Support To Power Girls And Women In Sport
Commitment To Education
The pursuit of eternal youth goes back centuries. Modern cosmetic surgery is turning it into a reality – for rich people
Global leader in body image supporting South Australian young people
Parents urged to act on early warning signs of eating disorders
Minns Labor Government announces $400,000 commitment to build women’s football legacy
Minns Labor Government continues to build women’s football legacy
Family dynamics shape body image differently across cultures
From trauma to anxiety and depression, how online sexual harassment can seriously harm victims’ mental health
Social Media Use Linked To Poor Adolescent Diets
NSW new first of its kind residential eating disorders centre opens in Charlestown
Breaking Barriers: Encouraging Young Athletes to Stay in Sport
Body image perceptions take shape from early childhood, psychologists reveal
Eating disorders don’t just affect teen girls. The risk may go up around pregnancy and menopause too
Refreshed eating disorders strategy announced during awareness week
Is reality TV ‘harmful’? We asked 5 experts – including an ex-reality TV participant
Fitness Apps Fuelling Disordered Eating
Swipe, style, surgery: why dating apps are fuelling cosmetic procedures
Alarming Gap On Girls’ Sport
Trauma dumping: how sharing experiences on social media can cause distress for other users
$9.2 million boosts support for people seeking help with eating disorders