Peer Body Project (India)
An Evidence-Based Eating Disorder Prevention Program
for Adolescent Girls and Young Women
In our society, the pressure to look a “certain way” can be overwhelming. From the long-standing obsession with fair skin to the rigid “thin” beauty standards seen on every screen, our girls are growing up in a culture that constantly critiques their appearance.
This environment often pushes young women towards dangerous shortcuts, extreme crash dieting, harmful exercise routines, and risky eating habits that put their current and future health at serious risk.
To counter these pressures, we need more than just advice; we need a proven way to resist them. This is why I have brought the Peer Body Project to India. Developed and evaluated by Dr. Eric Stice and his colleagues at Stanford University, the University of Texas at Austin, and the Oregon Research Institute, USA, it is the world’s most heavily researched program for body image.
As Program Director, I am honored to lead this initiative here. My goal is to help the next generation reclaim their relationship with their bodies and food.
Schools & Colleges in Bengaluru: Partner with Us
Bringing this program to your campus is a powerful way to help your students build a positive body image and support their well-being beyond their academics. By partnering with us, your institution can:
- Create a campus environment where body acceptance is the norm and eating disorders are actively prevented
- Help students develop a healthier, more peaceful relationship with food and self-image
- Use our “Train-the-Trainer” model to empower your own students and staff to become facilitators for long-term sustainability
- Demonstrate that your institution is leading the way in addressing the modern mental health challenges students face today
Young Women (Ages 18–22): Join the Body Project
If you find yourself constantly navigating social media pressure or appearance standards, join our FREE, online version of the 4-Week Body Project.
Through fun, interactive 1-hour weekly sessions, we’ll:
- Challenge unrealistic beauty rules
- Boost body confidence and self-love
- Build healthier and more positive body image
- Reduce pressure from social media and appearance ideals
- Improve relationship with food, with less guilt and restriction
- Lower risk of developing eating disorders over time
Dr. Mridula Naik
Program Director