Category: Eating Disorders
Body dysmorphic disorder: what to know about this mental health condition
Actress Megan Fox recently revealed she had body dysmorphic disorder. Many people are dissatisfied with some aspect of their appearance, but people with body dysmorphic disorder are consumed for several hours a day by intrusive thoughts and feelings about their perceived flaws.
‘Strong is the new skinny’ isn’t as empowering as it sounds
In recent years an “athletic ideal” – characterized by muscle tone and power – has emerged as an alternative conception of beauty.
Anorexia more stubborn to treat than previously believed, analysis shows
Specialized treatments for anorexia, such CBT and emerging medication treatments, appear to have few advantages over standard control treatment-as-usual.