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The Media and Perceptions of Body Image

KSJD
Published April 6, 2016 at 9:53 AM MDT

Negative body image is a widespread problem that can have devastating effects on physical and mental health. KSJD's Tom Yoder talks with Pandora's Box host Joanie Trussel about how the media is mainly to blame for this problem, and what to do to regain a positive sense of our bodies.
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