Gen V, a hilarious and much-awaited spin-off of Eric Kripke’s The Boys, takes us to Godolkin University, an institution where a new generation of superheroes…
My Skinny Sister, a Swedish film, delicately traces the relationship between two sisters Katja and Stella. Both sisters, bound by a shared dream of becoming…
You’re your own person, imperfections and all, You’re your own hero when it comes to a flaw In NEDA contributor Jessica Dyrek’s poem “Growing Up”,…
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),…
Treating an eating disorder can become tricky when combined with other co-occurring conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and/or substance abuse. Anorexia nervosa being one of…
Dr. Ashley McHan works at an Eating Disorder Centre, as well as has her own practice in Jacksonville, Florida. In a short interview with Vice, she…
In today’s episode, Trauma report writer Emma Puric speaks with psychoanalyst, psychotherapist, writer, and social critic Dr. Susie Orbach. Dr. Orbach joins us to discuss…
To speak ill of the dead might be warranted in certain contexts, particularly when it comes to perpetrators of horrific crimes and undue abuse. However,…
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…
With the rise of diabetes, cancer, and hypertension in North America, it comes as no surprise that physicians and dieticians encourage changes in diet, including…
About 40% of college and university freshmen struggle with disordered eating, with 80% being women. Its culture permeates college life, is both subtle and increasingly…
In this episode, Trauma Report writer Alyssa Reddi speaks with Lindsey Hall, an eating disorder advocate and award-winning blogger. Having recovered from an eating disorder…
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…
“You know, we used to discharge people if they didn’t finish their first meal here.” That was the response from a staff member at an…
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…
Singer and songwriter Demi Lovato is known for being open about her mental health journey, and the realities that people who live with mental health…
Christie Begnell is an illustrator and author who has used her own experience with an eating disorder (ED) to raise awareness about this misunderstood illness….
Poet, Sydney W., explains how anorexia might seem like an addiction to many people, but in reality it’s about feeling in control. She shares her…
As someone who has supported children who have mental illnesses, I have always been an advocate for their health and safety. Recently, through speaking with…
This series of images created by York University student Jessica Butler, represents her struggle with anxiety. The series represents internally feeling overwhelmed and chaotic, while…
