The Truth About Eating Disorders

Body image and eating disorders are topics that continue to have serious relevancy today in all social, personal, and emotional situations — most commonly affecting those in their adolescent years and throughout their teens.   Anorexia In the case of anorexia nervosa, the afflicted are disturbed by a distorted perception of themselves. To them, their weight and body […]

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The Thigh Gap

For centuries women have been finding new things to change about their bodies, new ways to “improve” themselves, new standards they feel they need to meet. What has struck today’s generation is the idea of the “thigh gap,” a space between the inner thighs of women. Although this may sound a little strange, thousands of girls are […]

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Mental Illness Awareness Week

October 5th through 11th is Mental Illness Awareness Week. This week is dedicated to informing the public about the severity of mental illness and about ways that we can help people who suffer from it. It’s important to raise awareness because millions of Americans suffer from a mental health condition each year, and they may […]

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