http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpFBKeuKf7M

http://vimeo.com/4949439

Body Image + Self-Esteem

Self-esteem is actually a thinking disorder in which an individual views himself as inadequate, unworthy, unlovable, and/or incompetent Once formed, this negative view of self permeates every thought,

producing faulty assumptions and ongoing self-defeating behavior.

7 in 10 girls believe they are not good enough or do not measure up in some way, including their looks, performance in school and relationships with friends and family members

A girl’s self-esteem is more strongly related to how she views her own body shape and body weight, than how much she actually weighs.

75% of girls with low self-esteem reported engaging in negative activities such as disordered eating, cutting, bullying, smoking, or drinking when feeling badly about themselves

More Facts 61% of teen girls with low self-esteem admit to

talking badly about themselves One of the main factors in teen promiscuity is self-esteem. 

When a teen has little or no self-confidence, he or she will use sex as a means to build confidence.

Recent years have seen a significant increase in body dysmorphia in teen boys. Body Dysmorphic Disorder is a psychiatric disorder in which the affected person is excessively concerned about an imagined or minor defect in their physical feature.

Teenage boys can be prone to obsessive exercising, binge eating, anorexia nervosa, bulimia, steroid abuse and diet aid abuse.

It is estimated that about 45% of Western men are unhappy with their bodies – 25 years ago, only 15% were unhappy with their bodies.

Reality vs. Media

Kristen Stewart

Jennifer Hudson

Tyra Banks

Miley Cyrus

Beyonce

Rhianna

Oprah Winfrey

50 Cent

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHqzlxGGJFo

What is Real Beauty?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRDzyT3ogjE&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwCBKaz6m3I&feature=related