Stereotypes can make it difficult for people to realize they have an eating disorder. Unfortunately, because of things like size, race, and/or background, certain groups of people are less likely to receive diagnosis/treatment for their eating disorder.
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If you have questions, email us at [email protected] or call 984-974-3798. If you have ethical questions, please email [email protected]. This study is approved by UNC’s ethical board and the ID number is 19-1378.
Happy Tuesday! Here are some #bodypositive (#bodyneutral) #affirmations to speak to yourself today. #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawarenessmonth
May is #mentalhealthawareness month! This is a reminder that taking care of your #mentalhealth is just as important as taking care of your physical health.
For those who observe #Lent, remember not to let #dietculture or weight loss concerns take over. The season doesn't need to include starting a new diet, giving up a food, or trying to make yourself smaller. Take care of yourselves. 💙 #AshWednesday #edawareness #edaweek
Stereotypes and stigma mean that men are often overlooked and underdiagnosed when it comes to #eatingdisorders. Knowing how #disorderedeating might look different in men can help raise awareness and #endthestigma. #eatingdisordersawarenessweek #mensmentalhealth
The impact of #eatingdisorders on the body go beyond changes to muscle and body fat. #edawareness #NEDAWeek
Here are some ways you can participate in #NEDAWeek2022! Check out a few of the many amazing ED orgs and what they're up to this week: @NEDAstaff @ANADHelp @FEDUPcollective @EDCoalition @AllianceforED_
It's #NationalEatingDisorderAwarenessWeek! It's a time to learn about these often misunderstood illnesses, raise public awareness, & support those with lived experiences. Follow us @EDGIstudy on FB, Insta, Twitter, & TikTok to learn more about #eatingdisorders & current research.
Calling on people with and without a history of an #eatingdisorder. Help us work toward a brighter future with better treatments. All it takes is a little spit & some surveys. Give a Spit! 💦
Dr. Inez Prosser was the first African American woman to earn a PhD in #psychology in 1933. Her work highlighted the ways in which racism negatively affected Black students' mental health and self worth. #Blackmentalhealthmatters #BlackwomeninSTEM #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2022
Latest research alert! Read more about comorbidity of #anorexianervosa and #inflammatoryboweldiseases #IBD - and how #genetics might play a part. Find our article summary at edgi.org/anorexia-nervosa-an…
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YOU can help us work toward a brighter future with better treatments for #eatingdisorders. Researchers @UNC are inviting people with & without a history of EDs to participate in the EDGI research study edgi.org. @UNC_SOM @UNCResearch @PsychiatryUnc




























