Body Image Information
"Body image involves our perception, imagination, emotions, and physical sensations of and about our bodies. It s not static - but ever changing; sensitive to changes in mood, environment, and physical experience. It is not based on fact. It is psychological in nature, and much more influenced by self-esteem than by actual physical attractiveness as judged by others. It is not inborn, but learned."--from Improving Body Image, by Judy Lightstone
Body image disturbance is highly correlated with the development of disordered eating. For more information regarding national advocacy groups, body image and eating disorder treatment information please see the links below:
National and International Advocacy Organizations
National Eating Disorders Association
Eating Disorder Information and Referral Center
National Eating Disorders Information Center
Eating Disorder Recovery Center
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
Body Image Resources:
10 �Will Powers� For Improving Your Body Image � By Michael Levine, Ph.D. & Linda Smolak, Ph.D.
Recovery & Treatment:
Disclaimer
The above resources and external links, as well as others found throughout our site, may provide useful information about topics related to counseling and mental health.. Their listing here, however, does not indicate endorsement by the Counseling Center or NDSU. Additionally, although information and self-help resources can be a helpful adjunct to work you are doing in counseling or in a support group, we do not necessarily recommend self-help as a sole course of treatment. If you are interested in speaking with a counselor, please refer to the other pages in this site for more information about our services.
Concerned About Your Eating, or Preoccupied With Body Image?
Take a free, anonymous Online Eating Disorder Screening (please note that your browser must be set to accept cookies in order to take the online screening). According to the online screening results, it may be suggested that you seek further evaluation and/or treatment. NDSU students may do this by scheduling a consultation at the Counseling Center (231-7671). If possible, please print out and bring the results of the screening with you to your consultation appointment.
