Ugh. It’s 2017 and Women Are Still Judged by Their Looks on Job Interviews
Body Image, Weight StigmaI’ll never forget the day I arrived at a job interview with my hair dyed black with a subtle hint of blue. I didn’t think it would be an issue at a supposedly young and innovative media company, but my interviewer couldn’t see past my…
Media and Your Body Image: What You Need to Know
Activism, Body Image, Social MediaWe spend more time than ever using media and everywhere we turn there are messages telling us how we should look that can make us feel less confident about our appearance. While we’re probably not going to use less media, we can protect our…
Are You Media Literate?
Body Image, Social MediaIt’s National Media Literacy Week, and you might be thinking, “I’m a savvy Millennial who knows everything there is to know about the Internet.” At least that’s what I thought until I read this really awesome, easy-to-use, super weapon…
You’ve Never Seen a Pageant as Woke as Miss Peru 2018
Body Image, News & CultureThe world, at times, can feel like an overwhelming place and it so critical for those in the public eye to speak out against the daily injustices committed against the most marginalized.
You’d expect politicians, activists, and even celebrities…
13 Ways NEDA Community Members Are Having a Healthy, Happy Halloween!
Body ImageHalloween can be a difficult time of the year for those who are struggling or who have struggled with an eating disorder. The overwhelming presence of candy and attention-grabbing costumes can often make the night feel as though it’s fueled…
Every Body Can Dance: Body Positivity in Dance Education
Activism, Athletes, Body ImagePeople often assume that dance training is at odds with the ideals of body positivity. I can understand why – at the professional level, dance has a longstanding reputation of requiring a very narrow ideal body shape and size and dance class…
Poll: 68% of Twitter Respondents Believe Media Portrays Bodies “Very Inaccurately”
Body Image, Social MediaOn October 9, NEDA surveyed over 333 people about how accurately they felt the media portrayed people’s bodies. Of these people, 68% of respondents chose “Very inaccurately,” 24% chose “Fairly inaccurately,” 7% chose “Fairly accurately,”…
Confident Selves for Confident Kids
Body Image, Parents & CaregiversEveryone has something good inside. Some hide it, some neglect it, but it is there. -Mother TeresaI still think "self confidence" is one of the most important life skills. Self confidence means that I know my worth and innate goodness even if…
A Parent’s Advice on Helping Kids Love Their Bodies
Body Image, Parents & CaregiversI will never forget when, as a young teen, I was told by my mother’s friend, “You have legs just like your dad’s.” Many decades later I can still hear her voice and feel the sting and confusion her comment stirred in me.I had never thought…
Happy Body Confidence Day! How Do You Honor Your Unique and Amazing Selves?
Body ImageToday is Body Confidence Day, a time to honor our unique and amazing bodies and selves! We'll be celebrating on Twitter with a #NEDAchat on body positivity, diverse role models, and self-care techniques. Aerie model Iskra Lawrence, singer/songwriter…