Body image is a broad, multifaceted concept that we hear about almost daily. It essentially concerns how we think, feel, perceive, and behave towards our body and its parts [ref]Grogan, S. …
What about Men? An Overview of Bulimia Nervosa in Men
It’s more than likely that when you think about eating disorders, and bulimia nervosa in particular, you automatically picture a young girl. Although many more women are affected by eating …
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Recovery from an Eating Disorder: Is it Even Possible?
If you – or a loved one – are dealing with an eating disorder, then I’m sure you’re aware of its devastating effects. Eating disorders run a chronic course, and they are notoriously …
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Applying Dialectical Behavior Therapy to Eating Disorders
Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is becoming more and more popular for treating a range of mental health problems. Originally, DBT was developed as an outpatient treatment for women with …
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Muscle Dysmorphia: A New Eating Disorder On The Horizon?
Go big or go home? What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of an eating disorder? Like most, I’m sure your idea of an eating disorder is depicted by an emaciated white, …
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Orthorexia Nervosa: Not Quite The “Healthy” Eating Disorder
Orthorexia Nervosa is a term that’s been thrown around in health- and eating disorder-related fields quite a bit lately. Yet, despite heaps of discussion of this, there hasn’t been all that much …
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