Adultish

Dr Charlotte Markey is Professor of Psychology and Chair of the Health Sciences Department at Rutgers University, Camden. She is a world-leading expert in body image research, having studied body image and eating behavior for over twenty-five years. Through all her roles as a scientist, teacher, writer, and parent she is passionate about understanding what makes us feel good about our bodies and helping others to develop a healthy body image. Dr Markey is the author of four books, including The Body Image Book for Girls (2010) and Being You: The Body Image Book for Boys (2022). Her research has gained widespread media attention, having been featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Economist, ABC News, and Time Magazine.

• 1. What is body image?; 2. Love yourself; 3. Nourish your body; 4. Cancel diet culture; 5. Intuitive eating; 6. Eating disorders; 7. Mental health; 8. Image influencers; 9. 'Self-improvement'; 10. Relationships; 11. Be active; 12. Physical health; 13. Self-care; 14. Change the world.

'Adultish: The Body Image Book for Life is an excellent resource on body image for people of every age! Dr. Charlotte Markey has done a remarkable job of synthesizing research and connecting her readers to experts in the field, to create a very readable, understandable and thorough discussion of all topics on body image today. I am very grateful to Charlotte for bringing this must-read book into the world.' Denise Hamburger, BE REAL Founder & Executive Director