People in these countries tend to think that being thin is being healthy and also it is the perfect body to have. The extremities of being thin can go to the extreme of being size zero in the departmental store to weighing as much as a feather or a mosquito!More...

Women Eating Disorders And Mass Media Influence

The media is lot to blame for driving people to be anorexic and the people who fall prey to it are the women. Women eating disorders and mass media influence are directly connected. How does the media come into the picture? Look at any advertisement on the television and you will find skinny models advertising cosmetics, clothes, perfumes and even home appliances.More...

Anorexia Nervosa And Effects On Teenage Girls

Anorexia has severe detrimental effects on teenage girls and also can lead to dangerous complications. Anorexia is a psychiatric illness in which the sufferer starves herself. A person who is 85 percent less than their normal body weight taken as per their age and height is called anorexic.More...

Cognitive Behavorial Therapy For Eating Disorders

What is cognitive behavioral therapy? It is an active counseling given to people who need it. Cognitive behavioral therapy for eating disorders is a kind of therapy given to people suffering from eating disorders and anorexic patients. In most cases people suffering form these disorders do not even know that they are going through a problem. They need external help like counseling to help them.More...

College And Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are most commonly found in college students. For every college student their academics at the college level are the most important and it is crucial for their career plans. However, several college students due to peer pressure develop irregular eating habits and some lead themselves to severe problems like anorexia.More...