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Insecurities are Common
Through the creation of our survey, we discovered that insecurities are overwhelmingly common amongst youth, cutting across gender, background, and social circles. From appearance and academic pressure to social comparison and fear of failure, young people today are navigating a complex web of self-doubt. These insecurities aren’t just occasional thoughts—they're daily struggles that affect confidence, mental health, and overall well-being. What stood out most was how many teens feel like they’re alone in these feelings, even though our results show they're far from it. This survey didn’t just reveal statistics—it uncovered stories, emotions, and a shared human experience that deserves attention and empathy.
Affirmations are Crucial
With the support of our counselor, we didn’t just learn about affirmations—we actively practiced them and felt their positive impact firsthand. By incorporating daily affirmations into our routines, we noticed a shift in our mindset, increased self-worth, and a stronger sense of inner confidence. What started as simple words turned into powerful tools for self-growth.
Social Media is Dangerous
While conducting research alongside our counselor, Ms. Colman, we found that teens who reduced their social media usage by just 50% experienced a noticeable boost in their self-image. Even this small change led to increased self-confidence, less comparison with unrealistic standards, and a more positive outlook on their own lives. It highlighted just how powerful and immediate the impact of digital habits can be on mental well-being.
what are risks?
what are risks?
The term risk refers to the likelihood of feeling harmful, danger or negative consequences from a particular action, event, or condition. It involves the potential for something bad or undesirable to happen. In a health context, risk refers to factors that increase the chances of developing a condition or disorder. Many people are at risk for Body Dysmorphia, especially teenagers and young adults.
Protective Factors
Protective factors are elements that help maintain good health and prevent disease. These include access to quality medical care, healthy lifestyle choices, strong social support, and preventive measures like vaccinations and regular check-ups. They help reduce the risk of illness, promote recovery, and improve overall well-being.
Risk factors include:
Family History of BDD, OCD or anxiety disorders
Negative thoughts or excessive self criticism
Perfectionist tendencies
Co-occurring mental health illnesses
Bullying or criticism from others
Trauma
Pressure from family or peers to look a certain way
Protective Factors:
Positive Self esteem
Healthy coping strategies
Encouraging support groups
Therapist
Limiting Social media
Following body positive pages
Positive and uplifting peers
UPCOMING
Our goal is to continue spreading positivity and motivation within our community, while expanding our reach to inspire individuals worldwide. We aim to encourage everyone to be the best version of themselves and embrace self-love, regardless of societal expectations. Our vision is to strengthen our student body and make Redefine Perfect a lasting movement within our school for years to come. We will start with our local middle schools and the other high schools.
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