Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Contrary to popular belief, teen boys are not immune to body image problems. Learn the various manifestations of body image issues and disorders we see today in boys and young men, including eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, and muscle dysmorphia. Understanding the role that traditional notions of masculinity play in male body image and how popular culture and media imagery capitalizes and contributes to the issue will be discussed. Treatment interventions will be reviewed.

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