Project Body Neutrality is designed to help youth improve their moods and appreciate what their bodies do for them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this intervention designed for?
Project Body Neutrality is designed for teenagers (ages 13-17) experiencing low mood and body image concerns.
How does this intervention help?
Project Body Neutrality teaches teenagers to address negative thoughts about their bodies by focusing less on how their bodies look and more on appreciating what their bodies do for them.
What have we learned about this intervention so far?
Project Body Neutrality participants had larger immediate improvements in body image and mood than the control group. 3 months later, Project Body Neutrality was better than the control at reducing body image and eating concerns for teens at-risk for developing an eating disorder.
Where can I try out this intervention?
Project Body Neutrality is available for free on a broader platform called Project YES, which you access by clicking here.
How do I cite this intervention?
Smith, A. C., Ahuvia, I., Cohen, K., Ito, S., & Schleider, J. L. (2023). Project Body Neutrality. https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/W82BF
Where can I access these intervention materials for research purposes?
Visit our Open Science Framework Page here.
Project Body Neutrality is designed for teenagers (ages 13-17) experiencing low mood and body image concerns.
How does this intervention help?
Project Body Neutrality teaches teenagers to address negative thoughts about their bodies by focusing less on how their bodies look and more on appreciating what their bodies do for them.
What have we learned about this intervention so far?
Project Body Neutrality participants had larger immediate improvements in body image and mood than the control group. 3 months later, Project Body Neutrality was better than the control at reducing body image and eating concerns for teens at-risk for developing an eating disorder.
Where can I try out this intervention?
Project Body Neutrality is available for free on a broader platform called Project YES, which you access by clicking here.
How do I cite this intervention?
Smith, A. C., Ahuvia, I., Cohen, K., Ito, S., & Schleider, J. L. (2023). Project Body Neutrality. https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/W82BF
Where can I access these intervention materials for research purposes?
Visit our Open Science Framework Page here.
Publications
Smith, A. C., Ahuvia, I., Ito, S., & Schleider, J. L. (2023). Project Body Neutrality: Piloting a digital single-session intervention for adolescent body image and depression. International Journal of Eating Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.23976.
*Smith, A. C., Ahuvia, I. L., Zapata, J. P., Cohen, K. A., Graham, A. K., & Schleider, J. L. (2025). Randomized trial of a digital single-session intervention for body image and mood concerns among LGBTQ+ adolescents. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 193(104809), 104809. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brat.2025.104809
*Randomized-Controlled Trials