eating disorder
‘We Want to be Tougher’: Men With Eating Disorders Are Struggling for Help
“Unfortunately, there isn't enough space to talk about it. In the eyes of many people, a man has to be strong, both mentally and physically.”
Eating Disorder Helpline Disables Chatbot for 'Harmful' Responses After Firing Human Staff
“Every single thing Tessa suggested were things that led to the development of my eating disorder.”
Eating Disorder Helpline Fires Staff, Transitions to Chatbot After Unionization
The chatbot is named "Tessa" and will replace the entire Helpline program starting June 1.
TikTok Is Flooding Vulnerable Teenage Girls With Self-Harm Content: Report
Research claims that the TikTok algorithm takes just 2.6 minutes to show vulnerable girls videos touting restrictive eating plans and self-harm content.
The Cult of Thinness Is Making a Depressing Comeback
For those of us who remember Slim Fast, Weight Watchers and “thigh gaps”, pop culture's return to aspirational skinniness is more than jarring.
The ‘Body Neutrality’ Movement Wants You to Care Less About How You Look
Meet the wiser and potentially non-toxic cousin of the body positivity movement.
Instagram Is Still Promoting Eating Disorders and Unproven Diet Pills to Teens
A damning new report shows that Instagram is awash in posts promoting eating disorders, unproven diet supplements, and skin-whitening products.
Looking at Others’ ‘Depression Meals’ Makes Me Feel Slightly Better About Mine
People sharing what they eat when they’re too sad to function reminds me that my lunch of Oreos with cheesy toast is okay.
Everyone’s Favorite Thrifting App Favors Thin White Models
Sellers on Depop say they feel caught between wanting to feature more diverse bodies and posting the kind of photos the app spotlights.
The Worst Things I've Heard After Losing Weight
"People asked me for tips. That spurred me on to starve myself."
I Masked my Eating Disorder by Pretending to Have Food Allergies
After a decade of unhealthy takeouts and terrible lifestyle, I tried breaking the weight gain cycle by giving up on most foods altogether. I started looking great, but then I crashed.
Instagram isn't doing enough to tackle pro-eating disorder content
Despite the platform's efforts at moderation, and the rise of body positivity content, pro-ana accounts are easy to find. Here's what can be done.