Category: Eating Disorders

Eating disorders in the United States have long been viewed as individualized, mental health problems. Most likely something that has formed from a traumatic event in ones life. That may be the case for some people with eating disorders, but I am going to look at it from a more societal l and macro point…

How the Misrepresentation of Women in the Media Began While issues regarding body image have always been present in society, with the introduction of flappers in the 1920s, body standards in the United States underwent a dramatic change. The voluptuous body type of the Gibson Girl was replaced by the slender, boyish figure of the…

Abstract: This extended project aims to explore whether or not Instagram plays a role in the rising cases of eating disorders amongst teenage girls in the UK. It has been shown that the main cause of eating disorders stems from the development of low self-esteem and low self-worth (Spettigue, 2021). Previous research analysed government data…

Food. The most fundamental source of energy. It is the source of our strength in daily living and the centerpiece in which we establish a sense of joy, communication, and celebration. Its the way we socialize, we socialize around food. But then, what about those who might have a negative reaction to food? My name…

Introduction In the dimly lit corridors of the human mind, a haunting dance ensues between body and soul. This clandestine performance, known as anorexia nervosa, casts its intricate shadow over countless lives, defying the boundaries of age, gender, and culture. As we embark on a journey to unearth the enigmatic depths of this eating disorder,…

Some life experiences are harsh, and it’s not only the victims that suffer, but also the people close to them. My interest in binge eating disorder research developed from the effect it had to a lady close relative and her family. It affected all of us in general because unfortunately there was no one in…

In a world where appearance matters a lot in certain cases, everyone wants to look their best. In fact, the idealism and beliefs of modern society make us feel that no matter what we look like, we all need to be prettier, thinner, and more attractive. However, these pressures around us can sometimes lead to…

We are often told that looks don’t matter and that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but sadly, the eyes see what society deems perfect. We hear these sayings over and over, and yet ironically, these very ideas seem to be contradicted by our own society. If we are beautiful no matter our…

Modern technology has had a great impact on many aspects of young peoples lives. Pater et al. (2021) conducted a study into technology use among patients in relation to eating disorders. They researched the impact of social media and other technologies on mental health, including eating disorders. They reviewed the results of an interview-based study…

The sun was casting its last orange rays into the sky, marking the end of the day. Sarah just got back home from school. She looked pale, almost malnourished. Her skin had wrinkles, and her face looked hollow. She quickly tossed her bag to the side of her bed and ran to the mirror. In…