24 Oct 2024

Parenting: how to talk about body image issues with teenagers

From Nine To Noon, 11:30 am on 24 October 2024
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When it comes to body image, it's near impossible to escape pressures to look a certain way - and teenagers especially vulnerable to it.

Even with body positive movements in recent years, relentless messaging from the fashion industry and social media it still taking a toll.

But how can you tell if it's something your teenager is struggling with?

And and what's the best way to approach a conversation about it?

Answering these questions is Catherine Gallagher, a Christchurch-based clinical psychologist who has worked across public and private sectors for two decades, with a particular focus on children and young people.