Your wedding day: survive body image expectations and own it

By Kate Baird, psychology student at University of Strathclyde and newly-wed The summer months are peak wedding season; the ultimate declaration of love and joy … and potentially stress! Western marriage has historically been grounded in patriarchal ideals of the virginal, obedient bride aglow in the perfect white dress, gifted to her husband-to-be (Currie, 2019). …

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Mother’s Day: Mums from our team share how they encourage good body image in their children

By Petya Eckler Mothers. They shape us in so many ways: from the genes we inherit, to the foods we learn to love (or hate!), to the family rituals we share in childhood and the worldviews we accept as our own. Mothers are also major role models for children’s body image development.    Many studies …

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COVID-19 and Eating Disorders: Has Lockdown Exacerbated the Problem?

by Piera Ramljak, University of Strathclyde psychology student It’s Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2021! Time to remind ourselves we can always learn more about the inside world of those around us. The “new normal” of the Covid-19 lockdowns has undoubtedly been a very challenging experience for most people, including those with mental health conditions and …

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