How is Social Media Affecting our Body Image Concerns?
Social media plays an important role in the communication of cultural stereotypes about body image. It influences the perception of…
Social Media & The Prevalence of Disordered Eating Behaviours
The rise of social media has enabled us to connect with our loved ones more readily, establish networks we may…
Disordered Eating: A Brief History
Taking a trip back in time, eating disorders were previously categorized into three predominant subgroups: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and…
Eating Disorders: A Gendered Lens
Eating disorders are severe mental illnesses that were initially believed to only affect a certain subset of the population: upper-class…
What Does Eating Disorder Treatment Look Like & Why Does This Matter?
Children are increasingly becoming more susceptible to the risk of developing an eating disorder due to factors such as low…
Let’s Talk About: Fitspiration
Eat well, exercise– these are activities we need to do in order to take care of ourselves. Social media…
Addressing Mental Health within Cultural Contexts
Over the years we have seen mainstream views on mental health shift and become much more accepting and open. Recent…
The Importance of Loving Yourself & Fostering Body-Positivity
I believe adolescence is a difficult time for many individuals and that it is a time in which body image…
Towards Self-Acceptance & Body Kindness
We are aware that possessing a negative body image is associated with unhealthy eating habits and can have detrimental effects…
Beauty Ideals for Men and Women Across Different Cultures
These Buzzfeed videos illustrate the fact that beauty ideals vary greatly from culture to culture, and are for men…