Announcing Winners of the 2024 Be-You-Tiful Contest!
The Eating Disorders Resource Center (EDRC) of Silicon Valley is thrilled to announce the winners of the 15th annual Be-You-Tiful multimedia contest! The themes regarding this year’s contest were Mental Health, Self-Acceptance, and Social Media. Bay area students were invited to submit pieces that explored how social media and the world around them influences self-perception.
EDRC hosts an annual multimedia contest highlighting the writing and art of grade 6 through 12 students in Santa Clara County. EDRC’s ultimate goal in hosting the contest is to provide students the opportunity to share their experiences with mental health and body image, encouraging them to dispel misconceptions and speak up towards a solution.
About 50% of preadolescent girls and 30% of preadolescent boys report disliking their bodies, according to the National Eating Disorders Association, and the unattainable standards set by social media are directly tied to this rise in body-related struggles. The EDRC aims to promote self and body acceptance, increase media literacy, and empower youth to challenge harmful diet culture ideals head-on, all of which can play a pivotal role in preventing the onset of eating disorders among younger generations.
