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By Hailey Ng How does social media usage affect the presentation of eating disorder symptomatology? This post from RBA researcher Hailey underscores the importance of social media literacy in today's age. Read more here from our outstanding education department: https://www.instagram.com/p/DeGYGmQm5Gy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

By Alma Husain Anorexia nervosa present in adolescent girls alters brain morphology. Read this informative slideshow shared by our research Alma Husain on this topic. Read more here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DeGVqWwm55W/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

By Shifa Ali Are you curious on how eating disorders and personality disorders intersect? Read more here from our education department: https://www.instagram.com/p/DeGThGrm6gd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

By Hailey Ng When we think about eating disorders, for what we see online or in store displays, we imagine the people who have seemingly oversized clothes on their body, or the bony legs and arms—but eating disorders are more than that, more than what we can perceive to the naked eye, more than just one body type to conclude this whole mental disorder. People constantly confuse these two types—anorexia nervosa and bulimia. They may have very similar symptoms, but there are al

By Alma Husain Another beautiful work from our education department breaking stigma on eating disorders and providing insight into why they develop. Check out their work here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdKz9YOm1_g/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

By Vedika Kulshreshtha Anorexia nervosa is one of the deadliest mental illnesses, with the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric disorder. At it’s core, the disorder is starvation that strips ones body of the nutrients critical to survival and growth. Despite being a psychological disorder, it’s physiological consequences are much more dire, making early intervention and proper medical attention a priority. Adolescents and pre-teens are at the highest risk of developing A

By Tiya Modeshia A higher prevalence of eating disorders has been documented within patients on the spectrum compared to that of the average neurodivergent population. A review conducted by Medical Xpress found ’22.9 percent of autistic people have an eating disorder compared to only 2 percent in neurotypical population.’ (Lepre and Ball, 2026) This highlights the need to explore the relationship between neurodiversity, specifically Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and the dev

By Tiya Modeshia Another beautiful work from our education department breaking stigma on eating disorders and providing insight into why they develop. Check it out at the link below on our Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/p/DdKy0IxCd-j/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

By Tiya Modeshia If you or someone you know has been denied treatment because you don’t fit the criteria then you are not alone. A common problem among clinics and hospitals all over the world is the misguided practise of measuring a patient’s struggles by their BMI. Where a smaller BMI equates to a higher necessity for support. In 2016 a BBC survey found that a third of all mental health trusts used BMIs to determine qualifying patients for their outpatient programmes. (Yass

By Dhia Azhani If a friend or a relative has anorexia, you may feel an urge to help them but do not know how. You are already doing a good job just by finding more about anorexia, it shows you truly care and that you are willing to take time to help them out. Talking to a medical professional can increase the chances of recovery. However, reaching for professional help is the hardest part of recovery for most individuals. You can support them by ensuring they are not alone, o

By Dhia Azhani What Is Anorexia? Anorexia Nervosa, also commonly referred to as Anorexia, is a treatable eating disorder1 affecting 4% of females in their lifetime, and about 0.3% of men in their lifetimes2. It is characterized of low body weight, a strong fear of gaining weight, and limiting the amount or type of food that is being consumed1. Although many individuals with Anorexia appear thin, not all individuals are thin and some may be overweight, but they have actual

By Hanna Rianna Larida In honor of Pride Month, Education Department researcher Hanna has written and published their work, "Eating Disorders in Queer and Trans Communities". Check it out on our Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/p/DZvBh-imx6T/?img_index=1