Recently, there has been a strong push to undo the stigma and isolation that surround eating disorders by increasing public discussion and awareness. However, a new study shows that teens with eating disorder still face a high risk for depression and bullying from peers, suggesting the stigma is still a major issue for those living…
ReadEating disorders are often thought of as a “white girl” problem, but new research suggests young Asian American women are equally likely to live with an eating disorder. Unfortunately, they just aren’t receiving treatment due to a number of cultural and social issues, says Yuying Tsong, associate professor in human services at California State University,…
ReadAmazon is under fire for selling a crass sweatshirt that many believe trivializes eating disorders. The hoodie, sold by a third-party retailer, reads: “Anorexia, like bulimia, except with self-control.” There are a number of things wrong with the sweatshirt, but the biggest is that it treats eating disorders as a joke. For far too long,…
ReadSince the creation of modern society, eating disorders have haunted men and women while lurking in the shadows. The pressure to appear a certain way or maintain a specific weight has driven all sorts of dangerous behaviors, fad diets, and purging techniques. But, society refused to talk about it. Over the past few years, however,…
ReadOut of all mental health issues, eating disorder may be the most misunderstood. Unfortunately, the widespread misunderstandings and misconceptions cause even more pain for those who live with an eating disorder, as a recent survey by Yahoo and Silver Hill Hospital shows. The survey asked 2,300 respondents who self-identified as having an eating disorder or…
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