Erica's Envelope

'Poor Body Image and Media Advertising'
by:  Erica Ives, MFT

Body image refers to one’s own personal perception of her/his physical appearance based on self-observation and the reactions of others. Body image affects how you think and feel about yourself as a person.  This image is not based on facts, it is psychological in nature and the image one has of her body is learned. So, poor body image indicates being dissatisfied and unhappy with your body and believing others perceive you the same way.

Audrey Hepburn, Demi Lovato, Yale, and the History of ED

by: K.S. Ellis
 
We have long recognized drug and alcohol addictions as major players in Hollywood.  What was once covered up by studio machines now gets constant updates on Twitter.  Word meanings have mutated: just google "winning," and you get a disturbing video as the second hit, not an inspirational message of someone actually winning something.

Alcohol Awareness Month

by: K.S. Ellis
 
April 1st may be for fools, but the month of April is for alcohol education.  Sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence since 1987, Alcohol Awareness Month encourages communities to raise their consciousness on alcoholism and alcohol-related issues.  The key lies in the fact that there is