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Does Netflix Production Glamorize Anorexia?
Another Netflix production is at the center of intense criticism. The film "To the Bone" stands accused of glorifying anorexia. It comes in the wake of "13 Reasons Why", a Netflix series on suicide.
Some Truths about School-Based Eating Disorder Prevention
Eating disorders are serious, impacting millions of school-aged youth across America. Like any mental health condition, they warrant honest and sometimes uncomfortable conversations. But these discussions help.
Reframe a Relapse for Recovery Success
Decades of behavior change research literature indicate that long lasting behavior change is rarely linear, and often involves cycling between stages of change, including returning to contemplating change itself. Here's how to reframe a relapse for recovery success.
After ‘To the Bone’: How Hollywood should change its portrayal of eating disorders
Netflix's new film To the Bone tells two stories. The first one, about the central character's near-fatal struggle with anorexia, is what the filmmaker intended to share with her audience. 'To the Bone' lacks the courage to tackle anorexia in a meaningful way. The second story is about the missed opportunities, omissions, and tropes that remind a skeptical viewer just how much Hollywood needs to rethink the way it portrays eating disorders in film and television.
Walden Behavioral President and CEO, Stuart Koman Offers Thoughts on ‘To the Bone’
If you have a history of an eating disorder, or are currently working toward recovery, I would not recommend watching this film.
Eating Disorders & LGBTQIA+ Community: Treatment Best Practices
Inclusive treatment environments for all communities, including the LGBTQ population, are imperative. Based on my work as an eating disorder specialist, and my own experience as a member of the LGBTQ community, here are a few tips for providers and friends/family.
Binge eating: Connecticut’s most common, yet misunderstood eating disorder?
Ask local residents what they think is the most common eating disorder, and chances are the majority won’t provide the correct answer. While anorexia and bulimia are conditions most associated with eating disorders, binge eating disorder is actually the most prevalent, affecting approximately 4.2 million American women and 2.3 million men
I Totally Get How You’re Feeling: The Power of Validation and Why Everyone Needs It
In eating disorder treatment, validation is used in a variety of ways. We use it to demonstrate the value of one’s feelings and to help ignite communication and connectedness that those with eating disorders often lack.
8 Warning Signs of Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia impacts millions of Americans – estimates show a lifetime prevalence of 1.5% among all females and 0.5% of males.
Why aren’t teens seeking eating disorder treatment?
Eating disorders can be difficult to diagnose and manage, and to make matters more complicated, a recent study reveals that just 20% of teenagers with eating disorders seek treatment from a medical professional.