National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, which begins Feb. 23, attempts to shed light on a condition that affects millions ...

Shame is one of the most powerful emotional consequences of trauma, yet it remains one of the least understood. While fear is often recognized as a hallmark of post-traumatic stress, shame tends to ...

It’s tempting to believe we’ve turned a corner. Marketing campaigns now include a wider range of body types. Athletes, influencers, even fashion brands have started to embrace diversity. There are ...

The new findings signal a “clear call to action” as men and boys grapple with “feelings of stigma and shame” around their struggle Getty One in five boys meets the criteria for an eating disorder, a ...

As Eating Disorder Awareness Week approaches, it's crucial to unravel the myths surrounding eating disorders. Discover why these serious conditions can affect anyone, irrespective of their size, and ...

LANTANA — About 1% of research surrounding eating disorders is dedicated to males. It’s a statistic Joseph Toste has learned as a doctoral student at the Barry University School of Social Work. And it ...

Glasofer is an associate professor of clinical medical psychology at Columbia University Medical Center and a practicing clinical psychologist in New York City. Attia is a professor of psychiatry at ...

Editors’ Note: This article discusses suicide and contains details about mental health crises. If you are having thoughts of suicide, or are concerned that someone ...

Oona Hanson is a writer, educator and parent coach who specializes in helping families navigate diet culture and eating disorders. A common misconception about eating disorders is that they afflict ...

Kai Schweizer receives funding from the Australian Government Research Training Program and the Australian Eating Disorder Research and Translation Centre SEED Grants Scheme. When people picture ...