Why we should all rebel
By LAUREN BREITHAUPT Published: July 10, 2014 Raising awareness about body dissatisfaction, weight stigma, or healthy eating can begin with activism. A group of individuals in the Midwest have taken the […]
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A Showcase on Recovery
By JESSICA BAKER Published: July 8, 2014 On June 21st, Project HEAL (Help to Eat, Accept, and Live) held the “Faces of Recovery” showcase in New York City. Project HEAL is […]
Race, Ethnicity, and Eating Disorders
By MARGARET SALA Published: July 2, 2014 My name is Margaret Sala and I will be working at the UNC Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders as a Summer Fellow for […]
BMI Report Cards and “Fitnessgrams”
By CHRISTINE PEAT Published: June 27, 2014 Receiving a report card is, for most of us, a standard part of our education and a marker of our progress throughout various classes. […]
Mental Health and Mortality: Putting it all in Perspective
By CHRISTINE PEAT Published: June 5, 2014 The misperceptions about those with “mental health problems” are numerous. They range from overgeneralizations about the perceived dangerousness of those with a psychiatric illness […]
WEIGHT-BASED STIGMA: WHEN THE SOCIETY WEIGHS WOMEN’S SELF-WORTH
By ZEYNEP YILMAZ Published: June 3, 2014 In a recent episode of his hit comedy show Louie, acclaimed comedian Louis C.K. tackled the issue of weightism targeted toward women. The monolog […]
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