Societal Pressures Contribute to Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are a growing problem in today’s society. Anorexia nervosa and bulimia involve distortions in body image and self-esteem that drive women to use food to express a variety of inner conflicts. These disorders generally occur in women, but some men are affected, as well. A number of societal pressures can be linked to […]
Understanding Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is one of the most common eating disorders, but there are many others. From binge eating to bulimia to anorexia, many women struggle with body image and self-esteem issues that lead to unhealthy eating patterns. Eating disorders don’t harm everyone in the same way, and adults and teens are often affected in different […]