IMPORTANT ISSUE. COUNTERING BODY IMAGE: BULLYING AND PEER PRESSURE
You are reading a report from UNFPA indicating that fear of body image and shaming (bullying and peer pressure) are the most dominating mental health risk factors among adolescents. This can lead to anxiety which includes excessive and uncontrollable worry, strong fears around everyday situations, unwanted thoughts, panic attacks, or fears around social situations. It can also lead to depression which affects a person’s mood (emotions), the way they feel. This can affect every part of an adolescent’s life, feeling sad, or hopeless. If not addressed, this can lead to Risk-taking behaviours, such as alcohol or substance use or sexual…