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Adultish: The Body Image Book for Life

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Adultish: The Body Image Book for Life

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ISBN:
9781009228961
Publication Date:
1 Aug 2024
Language:
English
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Pages:
296 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 10 - 11 Dec 2025
Adultish: The Body Image Book for Life

Description

Discover the ultimate guide to taking on adulthood with body confidence. In a world where body satisfaction plummets during adolescence, and a global pandemic and social media frenzy have created extra pressure, Adultish is a survival kit for young adults. This all-inclusive book provides evidence-based information on everything from social media and sex to mental health and nutrition. Packed with valuable features like Q&As, myth-busting, real-life stories, and expert advice, it is a go-to source for discovering the importance of self-acceptance and embarking on a journey towards loving the skin you're in.

Contents

1. What is body image?; 2. Love yourself; 3. Nourish your body; 4. Cancel diet culture; 5. Intuitive eating; 6. Eating disorders; 7. Mental health; 8. Image influencers; 9. 'Self-improvement'; 10. Relationships; 11. Be active; 12. Physical health; 13. Self-care; 14. Change the world.

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