
Eating Disorders, Suicidal Thoughts, and Self-Harm
With International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day on the horizon, it’s important to recognize that suicide attempts, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm can be significant challenges for people dealing with eating disorders.

Eating Disorders in the LGBTQIA Community
In recent years, an increasing body of research has shown that eating disorders are disproportionately common in the LGBTQIA community.

Weight Stigma Awareness and Health At Every Size
In the powerful spirit of Weight Stigma Awareness Week (September 23-27), we’re reflecting on the impact that societal attitudes about body weight and size have on us all.

Oh no… WW Launches Dieting App for Kids
WW (the company formerly known as Weight Watchers) recently released a free weight loss app called Kurbo that targets children and young adults, ages 8-17. There are a number of unanswered questions about this new app and the risks it might pose to young people.

Health Tracking Apps and Eating Disorders
While health-tracking apps may be helpful for many users, there’s also a growing body of research suggesting that using them might correlate to negative outcomes for people who experience disordered eating.