Although My Mind Check is not able to diagnose an eating disorder, it can tell us if your child is acknowledging some difficulties with their body image or eating at the time of their check-in.
Body image is how your child perceives, thinks about and feels about their body. This includes their perceptions of their appearance, size, shape and other physical attributes. Body image development begins in early childhood and evolves throughout adolescence and into adulthood. It’s common for males and females of all ages and body types to experience negative body image. In some instances, it may lead to a child feeling less confident to participate in their daily activities, and they may experience increased stress and low mood.
