Eating disorders are severe mental disorders that significantly impact a person’s emotional well-being, physical health, and everyday functioning. All eating disorders are characterized by ...

In this interview, I asked Charlotte Markey, Ph.D., a body image expert and fellow Psychology Today blogger ("Smart People Don't Diet"), about the following timely topics: The role that social media ...

Teenagers who are unhappy with their bodies are more likely to develop symptoms of eating disorders and depression in early adulthood, according to a new study led by UCL researchers. The research, ...

By Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN Social media’s negative effects on mental health and eating disorder risk in children and adolescents have received significant media and research attention. Similarly, ...

This summer I sat on my bed and watched as my sister tried on numerous outfits, changing over and over again, each time citing something “wrong” about her body and weight. I would respond by providing ...

LAST year, our Childline teams here in Yorkshire and across the country delivered more than 3,300 counselling sessions to ...

Among the most upsetting phrases to hear during pregnancy, “Just wait” reigned supreme as my least favorite. “You think you’re tired now? Just wait,” they said. “You don’t have time to tackle your ...

The new Australian film is an effective exploration of one woman’s eating disorder, and a worthy entry into the growing canon of contemporary female-led horror.

Eating disorders impact more than 1.1 million people in Australia, representing 4.5% of the population. These disorders include binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and anorexia nervosa. Meanwhile, ...

She’s opening up about a vulnerable topic. Victoria Beckham is no stranger to media scrutiny. As a member of the world’s biggest girl group and half of one of the most high-profile celebrity marriages ...