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Do Social Media Feeds Fuel Eating Disorders?

Over 5 billion people use social media worldwide, and while some of its impacts are positive, it’s also responsible for fuelling eating disorders, and the mechanism behind this crisis is no longer a secret. For years, the conversation around image-focused platforms centered on peer pressure and body image ideals.

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Mom’s Boyfriend Decides To “Prove” Child Is Lying, It Ends Exactly As Expected

When this child’s mom warned her boyfriend not to buy coleslaw, she had a very good reason. Convinced the child was lying about a severe food-related trauma response, he decided to prove his point while Mom was away by forcing them to eat an entire tub of coleslaw. What followed…

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Looksmaxxing isn’t just a TikTok trend – it often reflects severe body image issues in teen boys and young men

Punishing regimens of facial exercises. Intentional starvation. Reshaping the jawline or cheekbones by smashing them with a hammer or chisel.

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex warns of social media algorithm dangers

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has warned young people's social media use can lead them to eating disorders because of algorithms and harmful content.

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My husband’s weight loss is triggering my eating disorders. What can I do?

You must look after your own mental health. A therapist could provide a safe space to discuss your feelings

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Why eating disorder recovery is about more than what you eat or weigh

Recovering from an eating disorder can be long and complex.

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‘My friend died from an eating disorder – she was told she was too thin, then not thin enough’

Charlotte Murphy kept experiencing barriers to support and was never admitted to an inpatient unit for her eating disorder

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Calorie labels on menus are helpful for people with binge eating disorders, study finds

Participants who binge ate regularly said calories on menus reduce their anxiety when going out for dinner

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Early treatment is key to children recovering from eating disorders

Letter: Laetitia Beaujard-Ramoo responds to a report on the growing incidence of teachers in primary schools seeing pupils with eating discorders

The Guardian - UK

Almost half of primary teachers in England see pupils with eating disorders, survey finds

Poll of 10,000 teachers also finds ‘overwhelming’ exam anxiety and rising absenteeism linked to poor mental health

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Transcription by Ben Lerner review – a stunning exploration of technology and storytelling

Ranging from quantum mechanics to eating disorders to the nature of fiction, this is a breathtaking interrogation of family, connection and memory

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Mental health units discharging eating disorder patients with ‘dangerously low’ BMIs

FoI request reveals some people sent home despite BMIs below 15 – considered to be ‘severe malnutrition’

The Guardian - UK

How social media draws vulnerable users back to eating disorder content – new research

People recovering from eating disorders often use social media for support, seeking out recovery content, body-positive creators and others with similar experiences.

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The intensity and perfectionism that drive Olympic athletes also put them at high risk for eating disorders

Olympians – athletes at the top of their sport and in prime health – are idolized and often viewed as superhuman. These athletes spend their lives focusing on building physical strength through rigorous training and diets that are honed to provide the nutrients necessary to excel at their sport.

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Expert explains the subtle signs of an eating disorder that parents might miss

Six signs your child could be struggling with disordered eating, according to the experts

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How GLP-1 drugs may be leading to new eating disorders

While other weight-loss drugs have caused similar problems, one expert said GLP-1 medications have a far greater impact

The Guardian - UK

Don’t rely on BMI alone when diagnosing eating disorders in children, says NHS England

Guidance for GPs and nurses says other factors should be taken into account, such as changes in behaviour

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Why eating disorders are more common among LGBTQIA+ people and what can help

When people picture someone with an eating disorder, many think of a thin, teenage girl with anorexia nervosa. This stereotype is so pervasive it can feel like a fact.

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‘Chills Up My Spine’: Is Australia’s Unchecked Ozempic Use Fuelling Eating Disorders?

More than 500,000 Aussies are using GLP-1s like Ozempic and Mounjaro each month. The risks to people with eating disorders is far too high.

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“AITAH For Refusing To Spend Christmas At Home If My Sister Is Released From Her Eating Disorder Clinic?”

Everyone imagines being surrounded by their loved ones during the holidays. It's only natural to want to snuggle up with your family members around the fireplace on Christmas. But if a person starts taking their loved ones for granted and treating them terribly, they might not deserve to enjoy the…

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Adults in England with eating disorders wait up to 700 days for treatment, report finds

Audit finds on average adults wait twice as long as children for assessment and more than 10 times as long to be treated

The Guardian - AU

Social media makes many Australian teens feel worse about their bodies. Platforms must take responsibility

Eight in 10 young people think the tech companies should do more to promote positive body image. The under-16s ban does nothing to achieve that

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‘Thin Is In’: How Do We Talk About Celebrities Shrinking In Front Of Our Very Eyes?

“I just don't know how realistic it is, honestly, for a famous person to not be commented on.”

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How to host a meal if one of your guests has an eating disorder or is anxious around food

As the festive season approaches, perhaps you’re thinking of hosting friends and family.

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Eating disorders may raise health risks up to a decade after diagnosis, study finds

A range of health risks remained elevated both five and 10 years after patients were diagnosed with eating disorders.

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