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Former American Elite Gymnast Vanessa Atler Speaks Out About Eating Disorder

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I have always been entranced by gymnasts: they are agile and strong, graceful and confident, fluid and fierce. Come the summer Olympics, I am always eager to see the gymnasts tumble, flip, twirl, and seemingly defy gravity. As a dancer, I understand…
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Mindfulness in Media: How to Improve Eating Disorder Coverage

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Every time a new piece of media hits the public regarding eating disorder representation, many of us are left to consider how the film and television industry can better portray the lives of those afflicted as well as convey the seriousness…
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Your Cause Shouldn’t Be Concerned With My Body

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How often do advertisements and social media posts generate discussion not about the cause of the post or advertisement, but because of the way the message was delivered?Over the weekend, Moby, an American DJ and well known vegan activist, posted…
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Nancy Kerrigan’s Upcoming Documentary Sheds Light on Eating Disorders in Athletes

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Something I’ve always stated in my talks and workshops is that eating disorders thrive in secrecy. This rang true for me during my eating disorder and through recovery. If someone cannot talk about their eating disorder or share how they’re…
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Diversity Matters: A Look at 2017 Fashion Campaigns

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A recurring theme of this season’s fashion shows and reviews has been the inclusion of “plus-size” models like Ashley Graham and Candice Huffine, who walked Michael Kors and Prabal Gurung respectively. Inasmuch as it signifies a positive…
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You Don’t Have to Be What You See on Social Media

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Social media has such a defining impact on our society, despite only increasing in popularity within the past few years. This is particularly true when it comes to young adults and eating disorders. A study conducted by the University of…

NY Times Bestselling Romance Author Addresses Eating Disorders in New Novel

Michelle Mankin is a New York Times bestselling romance author who is shifting her writing focus toward young adults in the Tempest series, with each novel touching on a different social issue ranging from eating disorders to domestic violence. Michelle’s…

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