Poor Body Image and Eating Disorders
February 5, 2013 by Becky Henry
Filed under Body Image, Eating Disorders, Featured
Today we don’t know what “causes” eating disorders, but it is important to note: What we do know is that there are many contributing factors to eating disorders and a typical set of personality traits. Though poor body image doesn’t “cause” eating disorders it is important to address the frequent relationship. For some people, having […]
Katie Couric’s bulimia announcement
September 29, 2012 by Becky Henry
Filed under Activism, Anorexia, Anxiety, Body Image, Bulimia, Eating Disorders, Featured, Males with Eating Disorders, Recovery, Treatment
Hollywood’s obsession with fad diets, weight loss and health foods can be seen across all mediums of pop culture, from TV shows to the cinema box office to teen magazines. However, Katie Couric’s bulimia announcement during her college years this past week shows that this problem often begins much before the rise to fame or stardom. Through […]
