Voices of Female Celebrities on Body Image

Over the last twenty-five years or so, my attention has been drawn to the issues and challenges of those with eating disorders and the possible sources of their existence in modern American culture.  I have experienced countless friends, colleagues, and clients who have been in various stages of the disease and recovery from disordered eating.  We have learned a lot since then, and we have a better understanding of treatment, support, and the probable cause of these issues. One would have been to be very naïve to not include female body image issues as a major cause and root of the widespread problem that hits many young women and adults. It is less common, but men are not exempt. I am focusing just on women for this particular discussion, specifically female celebrities and their influence on young women and their body images....