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The impact of body image on mental and physical health

Inquiry

MPs will examine the relationship between people’s perception of their body image and their physical and mental health. They will consider how far people’s perception of body image can hinder access to NHS services and whether NHS training and Government messaging should be altered.  

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This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was Saturday 22 January 2022.

Reports, special reports and government responses

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Second Report - The impact of body image on mental and physical health
Inquiry The impact of body image on mental and physical health
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The impact of body image on mental and physical health: government response
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Correspondence from the Minister of State for Care and Mental Health following up from the evidence session on The impact of body image on mental and physical health on 17 May 2022
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17 May 2022
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26 April 2022
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8 March 2022
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Written evidence

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Tam Fry (Chairman at National Obesity Forum) (IBI0053)
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University of Essex (IBI0051)
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