Adultish - The Body Image Book for Life

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.

List of 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.

Report

'Adultish: The Body Image Book for Life is an excellent resource on body image for people of every age! Dr. Charlotte Markey has done a remarkable job of synthesizing research and connecting her readers to experts in the field, to create a very readable, understandable and thorough discussion of all topics on body image today. I am very grateful to Charlotte for bringing this must-read book into the world.' Denise Hamburger, BE REAL Founder & Executive Director

Product details

• Authors: Charlotte Markey, Charlotte (Rutgers University Markey
• Assisted by: Olivia Herrick (Illustration)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.09.2024
• EAN: 9781009228961
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0922896-1
• No. of pages: 296
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 220 mm x 20 mm
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; SELF-HELP / Eating Disorders & Body Image, SELF-HELP / Mood Disorders / General, HEALTH & FITNESS / Diet & Nutrition / Diets, HEALTH & FITNESS / Diet & Nutrition / Weight Loss, Popular medicine & health, Diets & dieting, Interest age: from c 16 years, Relating to early adulthood, Coping with personal problems, Coping with illness & specific conditions, Diets and dieting, nutrition, Popular medicine and health, Coping With Eating Disorders, HEALTH & FITNESS / Mental Health, Coping with / advice about mental health issues, Coping with / advice about eating disorders, Coping with / advice about body image issues