Helping your child develop a healthy body image

Did you know that more than half of young people are dissatisfied with their appearance? Not very surprising when you consider that it takes just three minutes of exposure to stereotypical beauty models in magazines to increase feelings of depression, shame, guilt, insecurity, stress and body dissatisfaction.

Through this article, discover how teenagers build their body image and how to help them cultivate it.

Scientific validation

  • Professional or practical knowledge

Stage of the process

  • Take stock of the situation
  • Acquire or transfer knowledge

School grades

Environment

  • Family setting

Public

  • Individual

Duration

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Personal and social skills

Targeted community

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The Youth In Mind Foundation's mission is to prevent psychological distress among young people aged 11 to 18 in Quebec.

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