Self Esteem .
is all about how much you feel you are worth — and how much you feel other
people value you. Self-esteem is important because feeling good about yourself
can affect your mental health and how you behave.
People with high self-esteem know themselves well. They're realistic and find
friends that like and appreciate them for who they are. People with high self-esteem
usually feel more in control of their lives and know their own strengths and
weaknesses.
Body image . ……………
How you view your physical self — including whether you feel you are
attractive and whether others like your looks. For many people, especially people in
their early teens, body image can be closely linked to self esteem
Puberty and Development . .
Some people struggle with their self-esteem and body image when they begin
puberty because it's a time when the body goes through many changes. These
changes, combined with wanting to feel accepted by our friends, means it can be
tempting to compare ourselves with others. The trouble with that is, not everyone
grows or develops at the same time or in the same way.
Media Images and Other Outside Influences . .
Our tweens and early teens are a time when we become more aware of
celebrities and media images — as well as how other kids look and how we fit in. We
might start to compare ourselves with other people or media images ("ideals" that
, are frequently airbrushed). All of this can affect how we feel about ourselves and
our bodies even as we grow into our teens.
Families and School . .
Family life can sometimes influence our body image. Some parents or
coaches might be too focused on looking a certain way or "making weight" for a
sports team. Family members might struggle with their own body image or criticize
their kids' looks ("why do you wear your hair so long?" or "how come you can't wear”.
. . Common Eating Disorders . .
The most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa
(usually called simply "anorexia" and "bulimia"). But other food-related disorders, like
avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, binge eating, body image disorders, and
food phobias, are becoming more and more commonly identified:
🍑 Anorexia - people with anorexia have a real fear of weight gain and
a distorted view of their body size and shape. As a result, they eat very
🍑
little and can become dangerously underweight.
Bulimia - bulimia is similar to anorexia. With bulimia, people might
binge eat (eat to excess) and then try to compensate in extreme ways,
such as making themselves throw up or exercising all the time, to
prevent weight gain. Over time, these steps can be dangerous — both
physically and emotionally. They can also lead to compulsive behaviors
(ones that are hard to stop). People with bulimia eat a large amount of
🍑
food.
Although anorexia and bulimia are very similar, people with anorexia
are usually very thin and underweight, but those with bulimia may be
an average weight or can be overweight.
is all about how much you feel you are worth — and how much you feel other
people value you. Self-esteem is important because feeling good about yourself
can affect your mental health and how you behave.
People with high self-esteem know themselves well. They're realistic and find
friends that like and appreciate them for who they are. People with high self-esteem
usually feel more in control of their lives and know their own strengths and
weaknesses.
Body image . ……………
How you view your physical self — including whether you feel you are
attractive and whether others like your looks. For many people, especially people in
their early teens, body image can be closely linked to self esteem
Puberty and Development . .
Some people struggle with their self-esteem and body image when they begin
puberty because it's a time when the body goes through many changes. These
changes, combined with wanting to feel accepted by our friends, means it can be
tempting to compare ourselves with others. The trouble with that is, not everyone
grows or develops at the same time or in the same way.
Media Images and Other Outside Influences . .
Our tweens and early teens are a time when we become more aware of
celebrities and media images — as well as how other kids look and how we fit in. We
might start to compare ourselves with other people or media images ("ideals" that
, are frequently airbrushed). All of this can affect how we feel about ourselves and
our bodies even as we grow into our teens.
Families and School . .
Family life can sometimes influence our body image. Some parents or
coaches might be too focused on looking a certain way or "making weight" for a
sports team. Family members might struggle with their own body image or criticize
their kids' looks ("why do you wear your hair so long?" or "how come you can't wear”.
. . Common Eating Disorders . .
The most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa
(usually called simply "anorexia" and "bulimia"). But other food-related disorders, like
avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, binge eating, body image disorders, and
food phobias, are becoming more and more commonly identified:
🍑 Anorexia - people with anorexia have a real fear of weight gain and
a distorted view of their body size and shape. As a result, they eat very
🍑
little and can become dangerously underweight.
Bulimia - bulimia is similar to anorexia. With bulimia, people might
binge eat (eat to excess) and then try to compensate in extreme ways,
such as making themselves throw up or exercising all the time, to
prevent weight gain. Over time, these steps can be dangerous — both
physically and emotionally. They can also lead to compulsive behaviors
(ones that are hard to stop). People with bulimia eat a large amount of
🍑
food.
Although anorexia and bulimia are very similar, people with anorexia
are usually very thin and underweight, but those with bulimia may be
an average weight or can be overweight.
