Authentic Body Love in the Media
September 25, 2016 by Robyn Hussa Farrell
Filed under Activism, Activism, Advocacy, Body Image, Fat Talk, Featured, Loving Your Body, Media Literacy, Politics, Role Models, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance
This week Lane Bryant released an ad campaign that we at #RealDeal are proud to get behind. A giant leap forward in ending weight stigma and fueling body acceptance. Brava! Robyn Hussa Farrell Editor, #RealDeal
Critical Fat Care: Recovering from a Concussion
March 31, 2016 by Angela Mensah
Filed under Activism, Advocacy, Body Image, Bullying, Empowerment, Fat Acceptance, Healthy Communication, Politics, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Weight Stigma, Wellness
When you get into a car accident and you are Fat, a Woman and African American of Slave Decent, your experience is unique, to say the least. I still and always will believe that my life experiences as a Fat person, outweigh those of being a Black Woman. This could be different for other black […]
Support #GivingTuesday and Mental Fitness
December 2, 2015 by Robyn Hussa Farrell
Filed under Activism, Activism, Body Image, Featured, Media Literacy, Politics, Prevention, Recovery
This December, the Mental Fitness nonprofit (we manage the #RealDeal body image site) is participating in the December giving #GivingTuesday, a national month of giving! Our nonprofit’s goal is to raise at least five thousand dollars ($5,000) towards our 2016 programming that connects evidence-based mental wellness programs to schools across the nation in an effort to get […]
Join the DC Lobby and “March Against ED” on Oct 27!
October 23, 2015 by Robyn Hussa Farrell
Filed under Activism, Advocacy, Featured
Media Illuminates
August 10, 2015 by Angela Mensah
Filed under Activism, Body Image, Bullying, Featured, Mental Health
Cait Jenner’s show seems to be a big success in that she is bringing light to a subject matter that can save lives. The Black Lives movement seem to being doing the same thing in that it is shinning a light on the continued abused toward people of color by those in power over them. […]
#WhatIsBeautiful Interview with #MakeItFair Founders
August 7, 2015 by Robyn Hussa Farrell
Filed under Activism, Activism, Advocacy, Body Image, Empowerment, Featured, Finding Your Voice, LGBT, Loving Your Body, Media Literacy, Politics, Prevention, Role Models, Self Esteem
Robyn Hussa Farrell, Editor of #RealDeal, interviews Nadia Quinn and Patricia Noonan, two of the Founders of the #MakeItFair campaign to learn how they define beautiful. (see the full interview about #MakeItFair here) 1. What is the #MakeItFair campaign? #makeitfair is a call for gender equality in the stories we tell, the wages we earn, and the future we […]
#MakeItFair Interview With #RealDeal
August 4, 2015 by Robyn Hussa Farrell
Filed under Activism, Activism, Advocacy, Body Image, Featured, Media Literacy, Politics, Prevention
Robyn Hussa Farrell, Editor of #RealDeal, interviews Nadia Quinn and Patricia Noonan, two of the Founders of the #MakeItFair campaign shedding awareness and light on gender inequality in the entertainment industry. Check out their interview about our #WhatIsBeautiful campaign, here. 1. What is the #MakeItFair campaign? #makeitfair is a call for gender equality in the stories we tell, the […]
What If You Were Friends with Ingrid Nilsen or Caitlyn Jenner?
June 18, 2015 by Amy Leigh Mercree
Filed under Activism, Activism, Advocacy, Anxiety, Body Image, Depression, Empowerment, Featured, Freedom, Guys, Healthy Communication, Healthy Communication, Healthy Coping, LGBT, Livin in the Moment, Media Literacy, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Moms & Sisters, Parents, Role Models, Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance, Self-Compassion, Sharing Feelings, Stress Management, Wellness, Wellness, What to Say, How to Say It
This week I’m so inspired by Ingrid Nilsen. She shared a video about her coming out journey that is really sweet and beautiful. Nilsen courageously wore her heart on her sleeve talking about the inner struggle she experienced. When a friend or family member shares their inner being, let’s be there for them. How can […]
National Giving Day — Please Help Us Win Matching Grants on May 5th!
May 4, 2015 by mamaV
Filed under Advocacy, Body Image, Featured, Self Esteem
YES! You can help Mental Fitness bring primary prevention programs to schools nationwide. Our national nonprofit qualifies to have donations matched from up to TWO pools of matching funds — MAY 5TH ONLY! Be a part of the paradigm shift toward resiliency by donating today. Join the movement of resiliency and mental fitness in school aged […]
Childhood Anorexia and P.A.N.D.A.S. – A Missing Link?
March 24, 2015 by Amy Leigh Mercree
Filed under Activism, Activism, ADHD, Advocacy, Anorexia, Anxiety, Body Dysmorphia, Body Image, Depression, Disordered Eating, Eating Disorders, Featured, Males with Eating Disorders, Media Literacy, Mental Health, OCD, Parents, Prevention, Recovery, Self-Harm, Suicide, Talking To Kids, Treatment, Volunteering
New evidence suggests some cases of childhood anorexia nervosa may be caused by a treatable syndrome called PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections). When I started researching PANDAS I came upon hundreds of stories of healing. Some were heartbreaking to read and learn what the children and families went through. But most end with […]
