Presenter(s)

• Geena Holdcraft, Student, William James College
• Emilee Meltzer, William James College

Abstract

Disordered eating and body dissatisfaction are on the rise worldwide among children and adolescents. Between 2000 and 2018, the prevalence of eating disorders among the general population has more than doubled worldwide, from 3.4% to 7.8% (Galmiche et al., 2019). A critical impact on body image and self-concept is the increased popularity of social media, such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, with children as young as elementary-school aged being frequent users. School psychologists are well-positioned to intervene through universal screening, early prevention, and evidence-based programs. This presentation highlights key assessment tools and reviews prevention efforts such as The Body Project and Dove’s Confident Me, which have been shown to reduce risk factors and improve body esteem.