Science in the Public Health - Your Body or Your Life: Healthy and Unhealthy Body Image (HHS Only)
 


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Air date: Thursday, April 02, 2009, 8:30:00 AM
Category: HHS Only
Description: Science in the Public Health

Overview:
Have you ever asked, “Does this make me look fat?” We constantly evaluate our physical selves, and how we think others see us, though perhaps with different ideals in mind. Body image—positive or negative—affects us all, regardless of gender, age, or ethnicity. Unhealthy body image can lead to behaviors that have serious consequences. This STEP forum will explore individual, societal, cultural, and especially gender differences that influence body image. Come and learn what current research tells us about developing a healthy body image.

Speakers:
  • Harrison G. Pope, MD, MPH, McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School
  • Katharine Phillips, MD, Butler Hospital, Brown University
  • James J. Gray, Ph.D., American University
  • Jane L. Debnam, Studio of Ballet Arts, Sandy Spring, MD
STEP Planning Committee Members for this event:
Kelli Marciel (Chair), Sally Amero, Prabha Atreya, Cindy Davis, Lisa Moeller, Laura Moen, Blaine Moore, Larry Stanford

For more information, visit
http://odoerdb2-1.od.nih.gov/oer/training/step/step_training_20090402.htm
Author: Kelli Marciel
Runtime: 240 minutes
CIT File ID: 15013
CIT Live ID: 6936
Permanent link: http://videocast.nih.gov/launch.asp?15013