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Eating Disorders Often Associated With Reproductive Health Problems

Eating disorders often associated with reproductive health problems
Conducted jointly by the University of Helsinki and the National Institute for Health and Welfare, the 15-year register-based study examined the reproductive health of patients treated at the eating disorder clinic of… Continue reading

Making Rape Victims Relive Trauma Through Exposure Therapy Works, Study Says

Making rape victims relive trauma through exposure therapy works, study says
Girls who got exposure therapy also had much better scores on measures of depression and daily functioning than girls who got conventional counseling. It's common to think that offering… Continue reading

Why the Hell Do Teens These Days Think Weed Isn’t Bad?

Question by ?????? ?: Why the hell do teens these days think weed isn’t bad?
I swear, teens these days are just being plain ignorant when they say weed isn’t harmful. First off, that stuff kills brain cells. Second, inhaling… Continue reading

PART 2: Gabor Maté and Alan Schwarz on "the Selling of Attention Deficit

PART 2: Gabor Maté and Alan Schwarz on "The Selling of Attention Deficit
In part two of our discussion with physician Gabor Maté and New York Times reporter Alan Schwarz, we discuss how attention deficit disorder manifests in children… Continue reading

I Have a Complex Phobia, Where Do I Go From Here?

Question by Shana: I have a complex phobia, where do I go from here?
I’m 17 years old and had problems regarding food for as far as I can remember. When I was younger (around 4-8) my parents took me… Continue reading

Dealing With an Eating Disorder + How I Recovered

Dealing With An Eating Disorder + How I Recovered
The scale became my best friend and food became my worst enemy. Podcast at the end of the video: http://justaskinnyboy.podomatic.com/ GET HELP. NEDA. Feeding…


 

 

Self-Negotiation Is Tough, But It… Continue reading

Sexist Website Belittles Trauma of Eating Disorders

Sexist website belittles trauma of eating disorders
Appalling articles are littered everywhere throughout the Internet, but the website ReturnofKings.com and its article “5 Reasons To Date A Girl With An Eating Disorder” brings us a whole new level of disgusting.… Continue reading

I’m an Emotional Mess, and I Would Appreciate Some Advice?

Question by Lily Harpton: I’m an emotional mess, and I would appreciate some advice?
I don’t know where to start, but i’ll try it from the top (PLEASE READ!).
I have a very mild case of Aspergers Syndrome, so i’m… Continue reading

“Bipolar – a Narration of Manic Depression” Trailer

“Bipolar – A Narration of Manic Depression” Trailer
Bipolar is an experimental shortmovie, entirely shot in split screen. It follows a manic-depressive author called Andrew Gony. The movie shows Andrew in both…


 

 

'Celebrities are making careers from mental… Continue reading

Internet Exposure Linked With Depression, Suicide Risk

Internet Exposure Linked with Depression, Suicide Risk
Researchers found in few cases online-bullying led the victim to depression and even self-harm. In England, about half of all children face bullying over the internet. 'We are not saying that all… Continue reading