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Imagine a world where everyone accepts themselves and their body image. Help us grow our charity service to help 600 people a year, who are battling body image issues by connecting them with relatable Mentors.
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Situation
Body image issues have dominated society for as long as we have all been alive, and the problems have increased since the introduction of social media and the impact that lockdown has had on our mental health and heightened insecurities. • 86% of adults said the way they feel about their body has impacted their mental health • 1 in 8 adults experience suicidal thoughts of feelings due to concerns about their body image • 84% rise in eating disorder hospital admissions in the last 5 years
Solution
-Innovative app-based platform which is easily accessible and safe to use where people struggling with their body image can safely chat to someone who has been through similar experiences - The Mentors are vetted and trained and have been through their own body image issues are now in a place of acceptance to help someone else -Mentoring aims improve a Mentee’s self-worth and confidence, through listening, supporting, and empowering - We are also creating a directory of credible resources
