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Risk Factors
Risk factors are conditions or characteristics that make individuals or communities more vulnerable to negative outcomes. These factors can range from genetic predispositions to social or economic challenges.
Protective Factors
Protective factors are strengths, resources, or circumstances that help individuals or communities resist or recover from challenges.
Our group explored key mental health risk factors and protective factors connected to positive self-image and eating disorders, the focus of our mental health topic. We aimed to understand how negative self-image can impact mental and physical health while identifying resources and strategies that promote resilience and encourage healthier relationships with one’s body.
Risk Factor: Social comparison
Risk Factor: Social comparison
Social comparison can cause someone to constantly measure their body or appearance against others, especially online. This can lead to dissatisfaction and a distorted self-image over time.
Protective Factor: Healthy Coping Skills
Protective Factor: Healthy Coping Skills
Healthy coping skills help someone manage stress and emotions in safe ways instead of turning to harmful behaviors. These skills support a more positive relationship with food and body image.
Risk Factor: Stress
Risk Factor: Stress
Stress and perfectionism can push someone to feel like they need control or flawlessness to feel worthy. This often increases the risk of unhealthy behaviors related to eating or body image.
Protective Factor: Access to Resources
Protective Factor: Access to Resources
Access to resources allows individuals to learn about healthy self-image and recognize warning signs early. Counseling and educational support can prevent problems from becoming more severe.
Risk Factor: Lack of a Support System
Risk Factor: Lack of a Support System
Lack of a support system can make someone feel isolated with their thoughts about their body or self-worth. Without reassurance or guidance, negative self-image can intensify.
Protective Factor: Self Care Strategies
Protective Factor: Self Care Strategies
Self-care strategies encourage individuals to take care of both their physical and mental health. This helps reinforce self-worth beyond appearance and promotes body respect.
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