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Body image and mental health

May 31, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

How you think and feel about your appearance can affect your sense of self-worth. Follow these tips to build a body image that supports your mental health.

Feeling bad about feeling bad about your body

April 19, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Judith Matz, LCSW

Diet culture has changed, but it’s still here—and now body positivity has entered the chat. If you feel stuck in the middle, the right therapist can help.

Disordered eating vs. eating disorders

March 3, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Disordered eating behaviors can lead to eating disorders, but they’re not the same thing. Find out how they're connected and how to seek treatment.

Body dysmorphia: Signs, symptoms, and treatment

February 24, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

People with body dysmorphia are fixated on their perceived physical flaws. Learn more about this condition, what it looks like, and how to treat it.

Exercise and mental health

January 19, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Exercise can benefit your mental and physical health, but it also has the potential to do harm. Learn to tell the difference and to exercise healthfully.

10 body-positive affirmations for the new year

December 22, 2022 | Published by PESI Inc.

To help your clients heal body shame and cultivate body positivity, try sharing these affirmations.

3 misconceptions about body positivity

November 10, 2022 | Published by PESI Inc.

Judith Matz, LCSW shares 3 common misconceptions about body positivity to consider as you work with clients to move from body shame to body positivity.

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