https://www.helenalewissmith.com/home daily 1.0 2021-07-25 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/60b929d187b9bc2580156b18/1622747638385/Helena-Lewis-Smith-Centre-Appearance-Research-UWE-1.jpg Home - Body Image Expert and Research Psychologist With a wealth of experience conducting research with international businesses, health services, and NGOs, Helena is passionate about inciting societal changes at a global level. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/603ff776dc9b75074a458876/1615057473178/body-image-expert-speaking.jpg Home https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/603ff950dee6811e9658642b/1615057473173/body-image-consulting.jpg Home https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/60400559d5a7240181befa58/1615057473167/body-positivity-inclusivity-imagery.jpg Home https://www.helenalewissmith.com/about daily 0.75 2021-07-08 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/60e6e6dc9c1da55e9ad73bb2/1625745239231/Body-Image-Researcher-Speaker-Hi-Res-157.jpg About - Hi, I’m Helena. I’m a Body Image Expert and Research Psychologist living in Bristol, in the UK. I’ve always been interested in mental health and hold a PhD, MSc, and BSc in Psychology. I’ve studied body image for over ten years, and my research focuses on developing evidence-based strategies to promote positive body image from the individual to societal and global level. In order to develop effective strategies, I look at the impact of sociocultural influences, such as appearance ideals, social media, advertising, and the people around us. I’m also interested in culture-specific influences, and have been studying body image in Asia for some years, including the intersection between social justice and body image (such as pressures concerning skin colour). My research also studies body image from a public health perspective, in order to improve understanding of the consequences of poor body image on physical and mental health across the lifespan. Conducting body image and mental health research with children, young people, adults, and groups with an altered appearance (such as breast cancer survivors), my research knowledge and expertise is diverse. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/60400121441a6236aa1f7e01/1618154589792/Business-consulting-body-image.jpg About I’m passionate about working with businesses, NGOs and charities, to advise and help them integrate strategies that promote body confidence and appearance diversity in to their marketing and resources. Together, we can help foster a society where no one is held back by appearance concerns and appearance diversity is celebrated. I love being invited to speak about body image and mental health at different events. I’ve been repeatedly told that I’m an engaging and thoughtful speaker. I can tailor my content to suit different audiences, and am happy to speak in different formats; from a solo presentation to participating in a panel discussion. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/60b92afd2d1a44532f45a56e/1622750674518/Helena-Lewis-Smith-Centre-Appearance-Research-UWE-8.jpg About With many years of experience conducting psychological research, I have expert knowledge in both quantitative and qualitative methods, as evidenced by my diverse peer-reviewed publications. I can provide guidance on appropriate research methods to help answer your research question, in addition to helping interpret the findings and implications. I regularly provide comment for different media outlets and my research has been featured in international press. I have also been invited to speak about body image and mental health more broadly on podcasts. In my spare time, you can find me out walking my dog, exploring new countries, or buying too many houseplants! https://www.helenalewissmith.com/contact daily 0.75 2021-03-03 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/6040039489420837c363645d/1614807982625/inclusive-images-body-image-expert.jpg Contact https://www.helenalewissmith.com/publications daily 0.75 2021-07-13 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/60439d8000bfd6107d204815/1615043992773/body-image-impact.jpg Publications Bornioli, A., Lewis-Smith, H., Slater, A., & Bray, I. (2020). Body dissatisfaction predicts onset of depression among adolescent females and males: A prospective study. Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9452-2907 Lewis-Smith, H., Bray, I., Salmon, D., & Slater, A. (2020). Prospective pathways to depressive symptoms and disordered eating in adolescence: A 7-year longitudinal cohort study. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 49(10), 2060-2074. Bornioli, A., Lewis-Smith, H., Smith, A., Slater, A., & Bray, I. (2019). Adolescent body dissatisfaction and disordered eating: Predictors of later risky health behaviours. Social Science & Medicine, 238, 112458. Bray, I., Slater A., Lewis-Smith, H., Bird, E., & Sabey, A. (2018). Promoting positive body image and tackling overweight/obesity in children and adolescents: A combined health psychology and public health approach. Preventive Medicine, 116, 219-221. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/60439ea7cc3c7b44bb5aab4d/1615044279850/influences-on-body-image.jpg Publications Prathyasha, G., Chittem, M., Lewis-Smith., H., & Epton, T. (2021). A narrative review of motivations for dating app use and associated sexual behaviors: Recommendations to promote safe sex among Indian dating app users. Media Watch, 12(1), 2249-8818. Lewis-Smith, H., Diedrichs, P., Bond, R., & Harcourt, D. (2020). Psychological and sociocultural influences on body image among midlife women with, and without, a history of breast cancer: Testing the Tripartite Influence Model of Body Image. Body Image, 35, 114-125. Paraskeva, N., Lewis-Smith, H., & Diedrichs, P. (2015). Consumer opinion on social policy approaches to promoting positive body image: Airbrushed media images and disclaimer labels. Journal of Health Psychology, 22(2), 164-175. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/6043a0f9630cdc1078236a75/1615044867672/body-image-young-people.jpg Publications Matheson, E., Smith., H, Lewis-Smith, H., & Diedrichs, P. (2021). Game on! A randomised controlled trial evaluation of a brief online playable game in improving body image and mood among adolescents. New Media & Society. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1461444821993800 Bornioli, A., Lewis-Smith, H., Slater, A., & Bray, I. (2020). Body dissatisfaction predicts onset of depression among adolescent females and males: A prospective study. Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9452-2907 Matheson, E., Lewis-Smith, H., & Diedrichs, P. (2020). The effectiveness of brief animated films as a scalable micro-intervention to improve children’s body image: A randomised controlled trial. Body Image, 35, 142-153. Lewis-Smith, H., Bray, I., Salmon, D., & Slater, A. (2020). Prospective pathways to depressive symptoms and disordered eating in adolescence: A 7-year longitudinal cohort study. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 49(10), 2060-2074. Bornioli, A., Lewis-Smith, H., Smith, A., Slater, A., & Bray, I. (2019). Adolescent body dissatisfaction and disordered eating: Predictors of later risky health behaviours. Social Science & Medicine, 238, 112458. Bray, I., Slater A., Lewis-Smith, H., Bird, E., & Sabey, A. (2018). Promoting positive body image and tackling overweight/obesity in children and adolescents: A combined health psychology and public health approach. Preventive Medicine, 116, 219-221. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/6043a68d074b47513cb7eb2e/1615046297057/body-image-women.jpg Publications Lewis-Smith, H., Diedrichs, P., Bond, R., & Harcourt, D. (2020). Psychological and sociocultural influences on body image among midlife women with, and without, a history of breast cancer: Testing the Tripartite Influence Model of Body Image. Body Image, 35, 114-125. Lewis-Smith, H. & Diedrichs, P.C. (2017). Body image and disordered eating in mid-life. In T. Wade (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Feeding and Eating Disorders. New York, NY: Springer. Lewis-Smith, H., Diedrichs, P., Rumsey, N., & Harcourt, D. (2016). A systematic review of interventions on body image and disordered eating outcomes among women in midlife. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 49(1), 5-18. Lewis-Smith, H. (2014). Ageing, anxiety and appearance: exploring the body image of women in midlife. Journal of Aesthetic Nursing, 3(3), 82-83. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/604b9f863bcd582ececca789/1615568791838/body-image-women2.jpg Publications Thornton, M. & Lewis-Smith, H. (in press). A qualitative exploration of positive body image among women who have undergone treatment for breast cancer. (in press). Psychology and Health. Lewis-Smith, H. & Sherman, S. (2020). Body Image and Appearance-Altering Conditions. In M. Gellman (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Behavioral Medicine. New York, NY: Springer. Lewis-Smith, H., Diedrichs, P., Bond, R., & Harcourt, D. (2020). Psychological and sociocultural influences on body image among midlife women with, and without, a history of breast cancer: Testing the Tripartite Influence Model of Body Image. Body Image, 35, 114-125. Lewis-Smith, H., Diedrichs, P., Rumsey, N., & Harcourt, D. (2018). Efficacy of psychosocial and physical activity-based interventions to improve body image among women treated for breast cancer: A systematic review. Psycho-oncology, 27, 2687-2699. Lewis-Smith, H., Diedrichs, P., & Harcourt, D. (2018). A pilot study of a body image intervention for breast cancer survivors. Body Image, 27, 21-31. Lewis-Smith, H., Harcourt, D., & Clarke, A. (2018). Interventions to support patients affected by an altered appearance. In M. Fingeret & I. Teo (Eds.), Body Image Care for Cancer Patients (pp. 57-80). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Paraskeva, N., Guest, E., Lewis-Smith, H., & Harcourt, D. (2018). Assessing the effectiveness of interventions to support patient decision making about breast reconstruction: A systematic review. The Breast, 40, 97-105. Lewis-Smith, H. (2016). Breast cancer or chest cancer? The impact of living with a ‘woman’s disease’. Journal of Aesthetic Nursing, 5 (5), 240-241. Lewis-Smith, H. (2015). Body image concerns amongst women with breast cancer. Journal of Aesthetic Nursing, 4(2), 24-27. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/60453f63098f140fbbea4b3b/1615150956880/body-image-young-people-LMIC.jpg Publications Garbett, K., Lewis-Smith, H., Chaudhry, A., Uglik-Marucha, E., Vitoratou, S., Dhillon, M., Shroff, H., & Diedrichs, P. (2021). Adaptation and validation of the Body Esteem Scale among Indian Adolescents. Body Image, 36, 254-262. Garbett, K., Lewis-Smith, H., Chaudhry, A., Dhillon, M., Shroff, H., & Diedrichs, P. (2021). Acceptability and preliminary efficacy of a school-based body image intervention in urban India: A pilot randomised controlled trial. Body Image, 37, 282-290. Lewis-Smith, H., Garbett, K., Chaudhry, A., Uglik-Marucha, N., Vitoratou, S., Dhillon, M., Shroff, H., & Diedrichs, P. (2021). Adaptation and validation of the Internalisation-General Subscale of the Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire (SATAQ-3) in English among urban Indian Adolescents. Body Image, 36, 254-262. Prathyasha, G., Chittem, M., Lewis-Smith., H., & Epton, T. (2021). A narrative review of motivations for dating app use and associated sexual behaviors: Recommendations to promote safe sex among Indian dating app users. Media Watch, 12(1), 2249-8818. Lewis-Smith, H., Garbett, K., Chaudhry, A., Uglik-Marucha, N., Vitoratou, S., Dhillon, M., Shroff, H., & Diedrichs, P. (2021). Adaptation and validation of the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire among Indian Adolescents. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 54(2), 187-202. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/604b9fe141b09674d722416d/1615568871626/CM%2BIndia.jpg Publications Matheson, E., Smith., H, Lewis-Smith, H., & Diedrichs, P. (2021). Game on! A randomised controlled trial evaluation of a brief online playable game in improving body image and mood among adolescents. New Media & Society. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1461444821993800 Matheson, E., Lewis-Smith, H., & Diedrichs, P. (2020). The effectiveness of brief animated films as a scalable micro-intervention to improve children’s body image: A randomised controlled trial. Body Image, 35, 142-153. Lewis-Smith, H., Halliwell, E., & Diedrichs, P. (2019). Cognitive-behavioral roots of body image therapy and prevention. Body Image, 31, 191-197. Lewis-Smith, H., Diedrichs, P., Rumsey, N., & Harcourt, D. (2018). Efficacy of psychosocial and physical activity-based interventions to improve body image among women treated for breast cancer: A systematic review. Psycho-oncology, 27, 2687-2699. Lewis-Smith, H., Diedrichs, P., & Harcourt, D. (2018). A pilot study of a body image intervention for breast cancer survivors. Body Image, 27, 21-31. Lewis-Smith, H., Harcourt, D., & Clarke, A. (2018). Interventions to support patients affected by an altered appearance. In M. Fingeret & I. Teo (Eds.), Body Image Care for Cancer Patients (pp. 57-80). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Lewis-Smith, H., Diedrichs, P., Rumsey, N., & Harcourt, D. (2016). A systematic review of interventions on body image and disordered eating outcomes among women in midlife. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 49(1), 5-18. https://www.helenalewissmith.com/speaking daily 0.75 2021-06-03 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/605faa54aa459e3f80e280e6/1616882280854/Speaker-body-image%2B%25282%2529.jpg Speaking - As a passionate and engaging speaker, I’m regularly invited to talk to a variety of different audiences at regional, national, and international events. I speak about the topics of body image, disordered eating and mental health, including strategies to promote body confidence among young people and adults, and at multiple levels, from the societal to individual. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/605faf199c3c7737d9bf4792/1616883822796/body-image-expert-speaker2.jpg Speaking I’ve been a keynote speaker at discipline-specific conferences and events, including those organised by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, the National Education Union, the Public Relations and Communications Association, and the Bristol Health Partners' Eating Disorders Health Integration Team. I’ve also been invited to speak at festivals, including Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and Cheltenham Science Festival. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/605fb0fc739ab84f393e6ebd/1616884010803/body-confidence-expert-speaker.jpg Speaking - I’m often invited to speak at events organised by NGOs, education and health organisations. Examples include speaking at the United Nations for the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, speaking to national governing bodies for sports at Women in Sport, speaking to teachers and students at schools across South England, and speaking to cancer survivors at Maggie’s about strategies to improve their body image. https://www.helenalewissmith.com/research daily 0.75 2021-06-03 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/604b91d92859ad7ad04597ed/1615573510886/body-image-young-peopl.jpg Research https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/604b95302adb5929448e3caa/1615573510890/women-body-image.jpg Research https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/6046abe28e256d3281759065/1615573510879/social-media-body-image.jpg Research https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/60b9395f7e5cca6e0f198f96/1622751669768/unsplash-image-tOe9vYuJHNU.jpg Research https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/604b97814f1f385222b1e830/1615573510896/cancer-body-image.jpg Research https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/604b9a6eb7b9e75f715d5acc/1615573510905/body-image-india.jpg Research https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/604b9c9e86bc877c9d08c9b2/1615573510911/body-confidence-teenagers.jpg Research https://www.helenalewissmith.com/consulting daily 0.75 2021-06-09 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/60b93c9df4927d5ddbf65d46/1622752491459/10.png Consulting I consult for brands, such as Dove Unilever, to ensure that marketing messages for products and campaigns serve to empower consumers and promote body confidence. With my particular expertise in body image among adult women, who are the most targeted consumer group across the fashion, beauty, and fitness industries, I use evidence-based strategies to replace traditional messages which are harmful in reinforcing body dissatisfaction, sexism and objectification among women. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/60b93d2ac4ba2819f16666af/1622752590238/scarring-body-image.jpg Consulting I work with support organisations by providing them with evidence-based guidance to help improve body image among their target group. This has often included organisations who provide support for people with a current or historical illness which influences appearance and body functionality. For example, I’ve consulted for Macmillan Cancer Support to ensure that they provide up-to-date and relevant advice for people who have experienced changes to their body as a result of cancer (e.g., scarring, fatigue, mastectomy, hair loss). https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/604bdfb2622eb90f8f03f158/1615586073230/body-image-consulting1.jpg Consulting As part of a partnership between the Dove Self-Esteem Project and Playmob, I worked with game developers to create an “edutaining” arcade-style online game which promotes body confidence among young people. As the player runs through a shopping centre, they avoid risk factors for body image concerns, instead collecting body confidence coins. The ‘Self-Esteem Squad’ game has been rolled out internationally. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/604bdea0a8c7bd10b1851bf1/1615586073219/consultancy-body-image.jpg Consulting As part of a partnership between the Dove Self-Esteem Project and Cartoon Network, I consulted on the development of six cartoon shorts, a song, and an e-book, based on the award-winning ‘Steven Universe and the Magic Gems’ series. The six cartoon shorts target key risk factors for body image concerns, such as media pressure, appearance comparisons, and body talk. The song, ‘We deserve to shine’, focuses on body confidence. Collectively, the cartoon shorts and song have had over 16 million views on YouTube and have been aired on TV in the United States of America. The e-book, ‘Your magic mind and body’, is based on body appreciation. The messages reflect on the body’s functionality, such as its ability to grow and repair. The e-book is free to download and can be personalised. https://www.helenalewissmith.com/media daily 0.75 2021-07-13 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/607c6fc9b854bd106534dd78/1618767823846/Refinery29.jpg Media https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/607c6f3c300cc60f864833e1/1618767703919/Esquire.jpg Media https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/607c7ad5201c4c76efedfa07/1618770654411/observer.jpg Media https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/607c79ae09952a0e558f8f0b/1618770358000/The%252BTimes%252B%2525282%252529.jpg Media https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/60e754381dfe61315175897b/1625773262642/Welcome+to+the+jungle.png Media https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/t/607c7930d5ea117831f5ca05/1618770233059/Grazia%25252B2.jpg Media Read my contribution to a Grazia article that discusses the increasing number of people who avoid going swimming due to body image concerns. https://www.helenalewissmith.com/get-started daily 0.75 2021-01-17 https://www.helenalewissmith.com/get-started/p/relationship-with-others-es7fe monthly 0.5 2019-07-05 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/6004c3437fec5e68f58754b9/6004c3437fec5e68f58754c1/1562337703593/Stocksy_txp824ffa5crXt000_Large_844923.jpg Get Started - Relationship with Others https://www.helenalewissmith.com/get-started/p/relationship-with-youothers-s3h3f monthly 0.5 2019-07-05 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/6004c3437fec5e68f58754b9/6004c3437fec5e68f58754c6/1562337703619/Stocksy_txp824ffa5crXt000_Original_845035.jpg Get Started - Relationship with You+Others https://www.helenalewissmith.com/get-started/p/relationship-with-you-css4g monthly 0.5 2019-07-05 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff4f5861bdc9733ceb9e3ca/6004c3437fec5e68f58754b9/6004c3437fec5e68f58754bb/1562337703555/Stocksy_txp824ffa5crXt000_Large_844934A.jpg Get Started - Relationship with You