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Body Image

A Subject Guide providing suggested resources and other information for beginning research on the topic Body Image.

How to Research This Topic

Follow the steps below to begin your research. To find additional resources and research tips, use the navigation on the left.

Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health
Step 1: Try this resource to gather background information.
Library Catalog
Step 2: Try this resource to find books.

Sociological Abstracts This link opens in a new window
Step 3: Try this resource to read scholarly articles.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Data Archive
Step 4: Try this resource to locate statistics to support your argument.

Need Help?

If you or a loved one needs help or counseling regarding body image or disordered eating, visit the National Eating Disorders Association website or call the National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline from Monday-Friday, 9am-7pm ET at 1 (866) 662-1235. If you are in crisis, call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or text “HOME” to 741-741.