Eating Disorders
New Study Reveals How Exactly Ketamine Changes the Brain
A Columbia University scientist explains what the findings could mean for your average recreational ket user.
What to Do if Your ADHD Medication Messes With Your Appetite and Body Image
Stimulants like Adderall can affect hunger and weight, which in turn can take a toll on mental health. Here's how to take care of your body and mind.
A Thin Fad Is Becoming Life-Threatening for Chinese Women
Pressure to be thin is threatening the physical and mental health of an entire generation of Chinese women.
Do You Want to Be Sad, or Skinny? The Slippery Solution of Wellbutrin
The internet is full of soft chatter about the weight loss effects of an antidepressant not recommended for those with eating disorders—but that gets prescribed to them anyway.
'Screaming Patients Locked in Rooms' – Life During COVID-19 on a Psychiatric Ward
"The first time I had to isolate, my PTSD brain was on fire."
'Bigorexia' Is the Body Dysmorphia Men Can't Talk About
Even the most seemingly healthy personal goals can often hide unhealthy or unrealistic aesthetic aspirations.
The Pain of Having an Eating Disorder When You're Fat
Treatment is often one-size-fits-all: "One questionnaire asked if I felt fat. I thought: I am, being fat is not a feeling."
How 'Deeply Unsettling' Intermittent Fasting Apps Took Over Social Media
Women, teenagers and ED survivors say they keep seeing ads on TikTok and Instagram for apps designed to help you stop eating.
How to Deal With Feeling Bad About Your Body During Isolation
Even if you've never struggled with disordered eating before, having to stay home can be a real challenge in managing your mental health as it relates to your body image.
Your Lockdown Fat Jokes Have Hidden Victims
I've had an eating disorder, and this quarantine is hard enough for me without your fat-phobic attempts to be funny.
Health Risks of Eating Disorders Are Still Being Discovered—And Overlooked
A new study finds eating disorders are highly correlated with problems during pregnancies.
The 'Wellness Influencer' Lifestyle Can Be a Gateway to Disordered Eating
The corner of the internet that chronicles meticulous diets and “clean eating” regimens is still a petri dish for orthorexia.