Policy paper

The impact of body image on mental and physical health: government response

The government鈥檚 formal response to the recommendations made by the Health and Social Care Committee in its report on the impact of body image on mental and physical health.

From:
Department of Health and Social Care
Published
2 February 2023
This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

Applies to England

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The impact of body image on mental and physical health: government response to the House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee鈥檚 second report of session 2022 to 2023

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-3883-8, CP 782

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This document sets out the government鈥檚 current policy positions and ongoing work in response to the 21 recommendations made by the House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee in its report: .

The report鈥檚 findings show that body image dissatisfaction has a negative impact on people鈥檚 mental and physical health. The report found that the government and other relevant organisations need to:

  • understand the causal links between body image and health issues
  • do more to understand and respond to the risks associated with body image dissatisfaction
  • provide the necessary services for those seeking help

The government welcomes the committee鈥檚 report, and is considering the findings and recommendations carefully as part of ongoing policy development.

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Published 2 February 2023

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