There is a common misconception that eating disorders only affect girls and young women. However, disordered eating also affects boys and young men, and it is important to not overlook this atypical population. Statistics vary, but it is believed that around a quarter to a third of eating disorder patients are male. In her article,…
Atypical anorexia nervosa is a less well known type of anorexia, and in this case, the person is not noticeably thin. As a result, the eating disorder often goes unnoticed. In her article, Caroline Miller discusses the symptoms, treatment methods, and takeaways for atypical anorexia. With the increasing number of atypical anorexia nervosa patients, clinicians…
Anorexia and bulimia were once more commonly associated with teenage girls but are now on the increase among older women. Only Human presents a shocking and intimate observational documentary which finds out why the modern day mum and housewife is starving, binge-eating and making themselves sick. NOTE: Some of the content in this video may…
A different form of eating disorder – Orthorexia nervosa – is on the rise due to the impact of social media. 60 Minutes Australia discusses this trend that often includes a fixation on “clean living” which can quickly spiral into full blown anorexia. Click here to watch this video. If you or someone you know…
As the pandemic continues to create a severe strain on medical systems nation-wide, eating disorder cases have also unfortunately seen a sharp increase. This is particularly true among the teenage population whose social isolation and added reliance on electronic screens have created an environment where all types of eating disorders may thrive. KQED recently published…
F.E.A.S.T. (Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment for Eating Disorders) started a unique virtual support service this year called Men of F.E.A.S.T. and is quickly gaining traction. Designed for the male audience, its objective is to empower and educate those who have loved ones, friends, and colleagues with eating disorders in becoming more effective in caregiving.…
Susan Burton is an editor at the public radio program This American Life and a former editor of Harper’s. In this episode of Peace Meal, Susan tells us about Empty, a personal story of her eating disorders long kept hidden. Listen to this podcast episode here. If you or someone you know is struggling with an…
Robyn Stevens has taken an improbable road to the Summer Olympics in the arcane sport of race walking. Elliott Almond discusses her story and how she returned to the sport after she quit competing 17 years ago because of an eating disorder. Read the article here. If you or someone you know is struggling with…
Pinterest Inc. said it will ban advertisements with weight-loss language and imagery on its platform, as the company joins a broader body-positivity movement. Kimberly Chin writes about how the image-sharing platform will bar language and imagery that idealizes or denigrates certain body types. Read the article here. If you or someone you know is struggling with an…
By Carly Reid, former UCLA Swimmer and Eating Disorder Advocate. It isn’t a surprise that athletes have extremely competitive tendencies. We will go the extra mile, hour, or training session to get better. Because of this, athletes who develop eating disorders often go unnoticed as their behaviors resemble a determination to get better at their…