Eating disorders have increasingly become recognized as a class of psychiatric disorders that pose serious risks to individuals. According to the American Psychiatry Association (APA),…
Anorexia Nervosa is a complex eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of weight gain and a distorted body image, often leading to severe restriction…
Eating disorders impact a vast number of people, with approximately 10% of the world suffering from a type of eating disorder at some point in…
TRIGGER WARNING: Eating Disorders Every 62 minutes, someone dies as a direct result of an eating disorder (ED). EDs are complex mental illnesses with physical…
Alex Markwell is an undergraduate student at York University who is currently studying psychology and has a previous degree in film. In collaboration with her…
As profiled by the media during the Summer 2016 Olympics and Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, doping is a problem that continues to plague sporting…
University student Catherine Pawley describes her struggle with overcoming Anorexia Nervosa in this compelling TEDX Talk. She opens up about the challenges she faced, her…
“Ana’s Song (Open Fire)” by Silver Chair describes the personal struggle of the lead singer Daniel Johns’ experience with Anorexia Nervosa. The lyrics depict the…
In 2013, 17-year old Grainne Binns came forward to the Daily Mail with her story of having anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder defined by a…
