Through evidence-based, Torah-grounded programs, we safeguard the mental health of Jewish Orthodox girls — building self-compassion, body acceptance, and resilience against eating disorders.
Eating disorders kill
Empirically-tested, Torah-grounded programming for the three audiences who shape a girl's sense of self every day.
Peer-led, facilitator-supported clubs where girls explore self-compassion, body image, and identity in a supportive group setting outside the classroom.
Between ages 6 and 12, almost 50% of children already show dissatisfaction with some aspect of their body. Adolescence and being female are inherent risk factors.
Self-esteem dictates how a person feels about themselves and infiltrates every aspect of life. Higher self-esteem leads to greater happiness and fulfillment.
Self-acceptance allows people to embrace all parts of themselves, reducing the impact of media images and societal pressures on their identity.
Hyper-focus on outward appearance increases risk for anxiety and eating disorders. Reducing this focus increases both self-esteem and self-acceptance.
Negative body image leads to body dissatisfaction — a known risk factor for eating disorder onset. Eating disorders are the second deadliest mental illness for adolescents.
Your contribution helps bring the My Best Self program to more schools, reaching more girls before eating disorders take hold. Atzmi is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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