I am not aware of research findings specific to your request, but it is
likely that self-help groups on body image have helped some group members
reduce risk-taking behaviours. You could call contact people for body image
self-help groups and engage their experiential expertise on this topic.

Do you already have contacts with local groups in Halton? For more info on
self-help, and a searchable database of self-help groups in the Greater
Toronto Area, visit our website (see below). In most communities, Community
Information Centres are a good source to track down self-help groups.

Gillian Kranias
Coordinator, Ontario Self-Help Network (OSHNET)
Self-Help Resource Centre (SHRC)
40 Orchard View Blvd., Ste. 219,
Toronto, ON M4R 1B9
Tel: (416) 487-4355
Toll-Free: 1-888-283-8806
Fax: (416) 487-0344
Email: [log in to unmask]
Website: www.selfhelp.on.ca
----- Original Message -----
From: Moynagh, Karen <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2001 1:36 PM
Subject: Body Image and Risk Taking Behaviors


> Hello
>
> I am currently working on a project that looks at the relationship between
> body image and risk taking behaviors (in particular smoking and substance
> abuse).  I am wondering if anyone knows of any research that looks at this
> relationship.  I am also wondering if anyone knows of any programs which
try
> to reduce risk taking behaviors by improving body image.  If such programs
> exist, do you know if these programs have been evaluated?  I would also
> welcome names of anyone I could contact to discuss this project.
>
> Thanks
>
> Karen
>
> Karen Moynagh
> Health Analyst
> Halton Region Health Department
> [log in to unmask]
> (905) 825-6060 x7518
>