Teenage mental health articles and advice

Explore information on anxiety, depression, self-harm, identity, behaviour and other challenges affecting young people and families.

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Body image and eating

Disordered eating and eating disorders

The difference between disordered eating and a diagnosed eating disorder, what sits underneath these behaviours, what ARFID is, and how to communicate when food has become a battleground.

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Fiona Hannah

26 Aug 2026 • 7 min read

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Body image and eating Wellbeing and self-care

Nurturing positive body image

We'll explore the causes of low self-esteem with body image providing practical ways to support and counter these negative influences.

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Fiona Hannah

12 Mar 2024 • 13 min read

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Body image and eating

Barriers to body acceptance

Although a culture encouraging self-love and body acceptance is sweeping the nation, many of us find the idea difficult to practice.

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Fiona Hannah

19 May 2021 • 8 min read