Body Image Through the Looking Glass
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the thinnest of them all?
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Top 5 Mental Health Challenges for College Students
College can be tough for all of us – socially, emotionally and physically. It’s not easy finding your group and gelling with them immediately. It’s a whole different kind of schedule with random class hours. There will be parties all the time where sometimes you willingly go, but other times you just feel obligated. However, we’ve all been there, you’re not alone. We’ve all felt the same way you do. Just so you know you’re on the same page as other students, here are five common mental health challenges for college students.
New Year’s Resolution No. 1: Ditch Diet Culture
Christmas is not always 'the most wonderful time of the year' for those of us for whom eating comes tangled up with feelings of dread. The...
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An Australian Influencer Got Real About Disordered Eating & Living Off A Diet Of 'Tapas & Cocaine'
'Like people don’t really realize how easy it is to hide something. Whether it’s addiction, depression, anxiety.'
The Holidays Are A Time For Food
This is my story on how I have personally struggled with food and eating disorders, and how times like the holidays can be rough but I gave some advice that I hope is helpful. WARNING: Some of this information may be triggering to those who are reading it and if needed call this number (800) 931-2237 if you or anyone you know is struggling with an eating disorder or unhealthy thoughts about food.
On Eating Disorders and Feminism
Trigger warning: the following article contains descriptions of anorexia. Since I seem to have accidentally started an unofficial series...
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How To Support Your Friends Living With Eating Disorders During The Holidays
Thanksgiving & the winter holidays can be really hard on people living with eating disorders.
Eating Disorders & The Freshman 15
The dangers of the Freshman 15 go woefully undocumented.
How Media Contributes to Eating Disorders
Article by Brittany Stout Food choices and exercising are two important properties to living a healthy lifestyle, but I believe to truly...
Eating Disorder Warning Signs
How to spot when your friends may be struggling
"Insatiable"? More Like Unsatisfying
Netflix recently released a series called “Insatiable.” Starring Disney star Debby Ryan, it received a lot of attention, both negative and...
On 'To the Bone' and Eating Disorders
When ' To the Bone' first released its trailer in 2017, it was met with some criticism; it told the same story again, focused on characters...
Keeping it Real: Why Aerie's Advertising Campaign is SO Important
I've yet to meet a single girl who hasn't struggled with body image. Feeling inadequate in your own skin is definitely something that girls AND guys are prone to experience. That's why I'm so happy that Aerie, the undergarment and swimwear branch of American Eagle, is changing the face of advertising with the #AerieREAL campaign!
Why Don't I Look Like Her?!
As I sit at the dinner table with my family I stare down at my evenly portioned plate filled with grilled barbeque chicken, salted corn on...
A Media Review of Body Positivity on Instagram
Women are not weapons against each other. I will not accept the way in which big corporations (through media) and men (through small acts that negate friendship) use women as means to an end against each other.
An Interview with Nicole Bajerek on Body-Positivity
"A picture or a video on a screen is just that. We don’t see what goes on behind the scenes. We see the final edit, the perfected version, the best version. This puts a huge weight on our shoulders.
The Eating Disorder No One is Talking About
Orthorexia: Healthy Gone Too Far
Psychology and Sports Management, Oh my!
Looking back a year ago, I would tell you I had the rest of my life figured out. I was going to go off to college to study psychology and...
5 Ways to Cope With Recovering From an Eating Disorder
The longest relationship I’ve ever kept is the one with my eating disorder. Similar to an abusive relationship, I’ll break up with it, but...
What to Do If You Have Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Your mental health should never be overlooked.
