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THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON BODY IMAGE – Supporting young people in a digital landscape

A free webinar for parents and caregivers, teachers and school staff, and health and mental health professionals who support young people and want a clearer, evidence‑informed understanding of how social media affects body image—and practical strategies to respond.

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About this On-Demand Webinar

In this webinar, senior dietitian Marina Payne (Eat Love Live) explores how today’s social media landscape shapes the way young people feel about their bodies. Drawing on current research and real examples from platforms like TikTok and Instagram, Marina explains:

  • What body image is and the signs of poor body image in young people
  • How appearance‑focused content, filters, and influencers affect self-esteem, mood, and health
  • The role of algorithms, comparison, and objectification in driving body dissatisfaction
  • Why some young people (including those who are neurodivergent / ADHD or LGBTQIA+) may be more vulnerable online
  • Practical, compassionate strategies parents, carers, teachers, and clinicians can use to support healthier social media use and body image

This webinar is ideal for parents and caregivers, teachers and school staff, health and mental health professionals, and anyone who wants to better understand and support young people navigating social media and body image.

  • All content presented is for informational purposes only.
  • It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.
  • Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition.
  • We do not recommend disregarding the advice of a medical professional, or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard in this webinar.

What you will learn

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Define body image and its components Understand what body image is and describe its four key elements (how we see, feel, think, and behave toward our bodies).
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Identify signs and consequences of poor body image in young people Recognise common warning signs of body image difficulties and their emotional, social, and physical health impacts.
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Describe the current social media landscape for young people Gain an overview of the main platforms, content types, and algorithms shaping what young people see online.
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Explain how social media influences body image Understand how comparison and objectification processes on social media contribute to body dissatisfaction, particularly for more vulnerable groups.
5
Differentiate between body image concerns and body dysmorphia Distinguish everyday body image concerns from body dysmorphic experiences along a spectrum of severity.
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Recognise the broader context beyond social media Situate social media within wider influences like family beliefs, teasing, weight stigma, and cultural appearance ideals.
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Apply practical, evidence‑informed strategies to support young people Learn concrete, compassionate strategies to talk about social media, set boundaries, and support healthier body image.

What's Included

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1 hour On Demand Webinar
2
PDF Summary + Resources

Meet Eat Love Live Education

Eat Love Live Education Team: Christie Bennett and Jo Money

Eat Love Live Education was founded by Jo Money and Dr Christie Bennett.

Dr Christie Bennett AdvAPD · CEDC · Researcher & Educator
Christie is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian, PhD-qualified researcher and Lecturer at Monash University, with deep expertise in eating disorders, disordered eating and women’s health. Her practice draws on CBT, ACT and feminist theory through a trauma-informed, size-inclusive lens — and lived experience sits at the centre of everything she does clinically and in research.

Josephine Money APD · CEDC · Director, Eat Love Live
Jo is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician and founder of both Eat Love Live and ELL Education. With over 20 years in the eating disorders field across private, community and public health settings, she brings a deeply client-centred, socially just and weight-inclusive approach to both practice and practitioner education. 

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This webinar is for parents and caregivers, teachers and school staff, and health and mental health professionals who support young people and want a clearer, evidence‑informed understanding of how social media affects body image—and practical strategies to respond.

Free

THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON BODY IMAGE – Supporting young people in a digital landscape

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