Body image issues amongst men can lead to shame, overwhelming anxiety, guilt, and even depression. Although typically framed as a women’s issue, body or weight dissatisfaction is experienced by nearly 40% of men.
Self Care
Published: Jun 06, 2022
Author
Dorian Capers
Sources
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