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Sia Bravely Leaked Her Own Nude Photos—But She Was Still Violated

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Women are taught to not be seen. It’s still considered a shameful thing in our society for our natural, naked bodies to be on display. In fact, the general public is so disconnected from real bodies that seeing one can cause shock and inspire…
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You’ve Never Seen a Pageant as Woke as Miss Peru 2018

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The world, at times, can feel like an overwhelming place and it so critical for those in the public eye to speak out against the daily injustices committed against the most marginalized.You’d expect politicians, activists, and even celebrities…
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What the Trump Administration’s Executive Order on Health Insurance Could Mean for Your Care

The Internet is abuzz with news on a new executive order (EO) on health insurance titled “Promoting Healthcare Choice and Competition Across the United States.” In short, the EO encourages agencies to take actions that would essentially…
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Kim Kardashian Mentions Body Dysmorphia Concern – Here’s What It is and How to Get Help

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Body dysmorphia is a term that is heard increasingly in our vernacular but actually refers to a clinical diagnosis called body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). It is characterized by a preoccupation with perceived bodily defects and flaws. This is…
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The Eating Disorders Community Must Take a Stand Against Rape Culture

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Women’s bodies are routinely criticized, commodified, and objectified. While RAINN reports that 1 out of every 6 American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime, sexual violence is often trivialized or…
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8 Celebrities Who Courageously Opened Up About Their Mental Health Struggles

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Today marks World Mental Health Day, a time to spread awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding mental health. Here are eight celebrities who have bravely shared their struggles with eating disorders and other mental health issues. Content…
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20 Years Later: How Princess Diana’s Legacy Continues to Help People with Eating Disorders

On the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death on August 31st, 1997, her legacy is still prevalent in the mental health community. This influence has been dubbed the “Diana Effect,” and is a result of the courage she had to share her…
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Pink’s VMAs Speech Was a Refreshing Reminder of the Importance of Positive Body Image

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After MTV’s Video Music Awards on Sunday, a speech given by Pink has gone viral as an inspiration to young girls everywhere, as well as an example for parents. Amongst the political statements that were trending throughout the evening, Pink’s…
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Losing “It” and Gaining Acceptance In The Anti-Dieting Age

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Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s recently-published New York Times piece, “Losing It In The Anti-Dieting Age,” investigates the changes within the diet industry as a result of the “anti-diet movement” and how it affects the millions of Americans…
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Former ‘Bachelor’ Star Britt Nilsson Bravely Opens Up About Her Struggle with Binge Eating Disorder

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For 21 seasons, The Bachelor has invited viewers into the infamous mansion to follow the love story between two people. We as the audience sit at home, critique, judge, and become infatuated with the lives of these strangers, holding our breath…