Eating disorders
Eating disorders are a group of conditions characterized by abnormal eating habits that can lead to serious health problems. The most common types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating...
Category: Body Image and the Media
Body Image and the Media
Physical and emotional consequences
Eating disorders can have serious physical and emotional consequences. The longer an eating disorder goes untreated, the greater the risk of these consequences. Physical consequences: Emotional consequences: Eating disorders can also lead to long-term...
Risk factors (body image distortion, loss of control, emotional well-being)
Risk factors for eating disorders include a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. Some of the key risk factors include: Body image distortion: Individuals who have a distorted body image, or an unrealistic...
What is Body Image?
Body image is thought to be manifested in, and influence some or all of the following areas: Thoughts and beliefs about the body E.g., “I am 5 feet 3 and I am destined to...
Body Image, Women and The Media
How realistic is the media’s presentation of women? Women and men come in all shapes and size, yet constantly the media presents us with only one ‘image’ – a very slender and unrealistic one....
Males and Body Image
The following article was written by Alicia Potter, and originally appeared in The Boston Phoenix, (1996). In pursuit of a new beauty ideal, American men are exercising themselves to death. As society demands a fitter...
Questions and Answers
I think a member of my family has an eating disorder, what should I do? Be direct – tell the person why you are worried and be specific Don’t make promises you cant keep...
Finding a Counsellor
One counsellor said to me, “You’re at the centre of your own healing process. I’m just on of your tools.”. I really liked that. That’s the way healing should be. Saphyre There are many...
How to Help
oin a support group – by sharing experiences within a group you can learn new ways of coping Read – study the subject. We can suggest books that you might find helpful Don’t focus...
Who can I talk to?
Should I talk to a therapist or doctor? What will the doctor do? What will the therapist do? What’s the difference between a counsellor, therapist, psychologist and psychotherapist? Should I talk to a therapist...
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