It’s on the rise and affects people of all body sizes and genders, but binge-eating disorder is widely misunderstood and often ignored.
The hormonal and bodily changes experienced during menopause can lead to an increased risk of the onset, redevelopment, or worsening of an eating disorder.
There’s plenty of evidence showing how social media use can affect youth mental health, but studies often omit the developing countries of the global south.
Research has confirmed higher rates of body dysmorphic disorder among people seeking cosmetic procedures, but we don’t know as much about other mental health issues.
The glorification of the unattainable is built into many social media marketing strategies, but a new kind of leadership in an influencer-led social media environment offers hope.
The platform can have toxic effects on some young people’s body image — particularly girls — but it is also presents an opportunity for parents to start important conversations about online lives.
COVID-19 and social media has caused a massive spike in negative body image issues, but a new chatbot is helping combat it.
In this episode Dr Susan Carland finds out how Monash experts are harnessing the strengths of social media platforms to make a positive impact on mental health.
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