澳大利亚研究表明，青少年男性过度关注健身可能反映肌肉畸形障碍等心理健康问题。一项针对超过3600名青少年的2021年研究发现，2.2%的男孩符合肌肉畸形障碍诊断标准1。这种身体畸形障碍的表现形式使患者对自身肌肉质量产生扭曲认知，往往导致强迫性健身行为。墨尔本一所男校2020年的调查更是揭示了问题的广泛性：14至16岁的男孩中近50%使用蛋白粉，4%报告曾使用过类固醇1。
父母需要警惕特定的行为信号来判断孩子的健身习惯是否已经偏离健康轨道。这些警示信号包括：训练严重影响与朋友、家人或学校的关系；即使带伤或患病仍坚持训练；因错过训练课程而产生焦虑或易怒情绪1。此外，如发现针头或试管邮件寄来，则表明问题已经到达紧急阶段1。
专家建议父母采取积极主动的沟通策略而非批评态度。通过开放式问题了解孩子的训练动机、强调身体的功能性而非外观审美，可以帮助建立更健康的关系1。如果发现问题迹象，应及时寻求专业帮助并为孩子提供健康的角色模范1。Butterfly Foundation心理援助电话1800 33 4673可为有需要的家庭提供支持1。
Frequent gym attendance among adolescent boys may sometimes signal underlying mental health concerns, particularly muscle dysmorphia, a form of body dysmorphic disorder.1 Research conducted in Australia in 2021 involving over 3,600 teenagers found that 2.2% of boys met diagnostic criteria for muscle dysmorphia.1 A separate 2020 study at a Melbourne boys' school revealed that nearly 50% of boys aged 14-16 used protein powder, while 4% reported prior steroid use.1
Parents can identify warning signs that distinguish problematic training from healthy fitness routines.1 Red flags include training intensity that damages relationships with friends, family, or school performance; continuing to exercise despite injury or illness; and experiencing anxiety or irritability when missing workouts.1 The discovery of needles or vials received through the mail represents an emergency indicator of substance abuse.1 Experts recommend that parents approach their sons through open-ended questions about training motivations rather than critical judgment, and emphasize the body's functional capabilities over appearance.1 For families concerned about these issues, the Butterfly Foundation provides psychological support at 1800 33 4673.1
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