The experience of being body shamed can be painful and humiliating for adolescents. Today, young people sometimes feel like they're under siege from shaming--at school, online, even from their own family members. Body shaming has been linked with eating disorders and psychological issues. This informative and timely title describes the issue and provides a toolkit of actions and ideas that can help teens cope with body shaming. Savvy teens can learn to recognize and resist the unrealistic body ideals perpetuated by social media and the fashion industry and cultivate a positive and accepting attitude toward their own bodies.
