The complexities of body image: Part 1 with Dr Michelle Woolhouse & Dr Gemma Sharp

Dr Gemma Sharp shares her knowledge on the origins of body image and the social and environmental influences on body image throughout the lifespan with fx Medicine by BioCeuticals Ambassador Dr Michelle Woolhouse. Gemma is a clinical psychologist, founder, leader and senior research fellow of the Body Image Research Unit at The Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre. 

Gemma and Michelle explore the foundations of body image, and discuss the impact puberty, pregnancy and menopause can have on a person’s body image as well as body image for males. The importance of positive role modelling within families and peer groups is mentioned as is the role healthcare providers play. Gemma also shares her latest development – KIT the chatbot that was developed to support young people to develop evidence-based body-image skills.