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Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Saxony Facing Massive Understaffing and Long Wait Times
A child and adolescent psychiatrist in Saxony, Germany reports a critical understaffing crisis in the field, resulting in wait times up to two years for certain diagnoses and a reliance on dubious services by desperate parents.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Saxony Facing Massive Understaffing and Long Wait Times
A child and adolescent psychiatrist in Saxony, Germany reports a critical understaffing crisis in the field, resulting in wait times up to two years for certain diagnoses and a reliance on dubious services by desperate parents.
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36% Bias Score
Beauty Influencers: 'Just as Toxic as Andrew Tate,' Psychiatrist Claims
Psychiatrist Professor Matthew Sadlier equates the harmful influence of beauty influencers on young people to that of Andrew Tate, citing a rise in extreme eating disorders and advocating for societal changes to mitigate the risks of smartphone use among children.
Beauty Influencers: 'Just as Toxic as Andrew Tate,' Psychiatrist Claims
Psychiatrist Professor Matthew Sadlier equates the harmful influence of beauty influencers on young people to that of Andrew Tate, citing a rise in extreme eating disorders and advocating for societal changes to mitigate the risks of smartphone use among children.
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60% Bias Score
Eating Disorder Recovery: The "Middle Place" and the Illusion of Full Recovery
Mallary Tenore Tarpley's new book, "Slip," details her decades-long battle with anorexia, highlighting the challenges of achieving "full recovery" from eating disorders due to the lack of a clear medical definition and the resurgence of diet culture and pro-eating disorder social media content.
Eating Disorder Recovery: The "Middle Place" and the Illusion of Full Recovery
Mallary Tenore Tarpley's new book, "Slip," details her decades-long battle with anorexia, highlighting the challenges of achieving "full recovery" from eating disorders due to the lack of a clear medical definition and the resurgence of diet culture and pro-eating disorder social media content.
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20% Bias Score
Eating Disorders Rise Despite Reduced Global Hunger
A 2023 meta-analysis across 16 countries shows over 22% of children (7-18 years) have eating disorders; girls are more affected (30% vs 17% of boys). This increase coincides with less global hunger and more culinary trends.
Eating Disorders Rise Despite Reduced Global Hunger
A 2023 meta-analysis across 16 countries shows over 22% of children (7-18 years) have eating disorders; girls are more affected (30% vs 17% of boys). This increase coincides with less global hunger and more culinary trends.
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68% Bias Score
Weight Stigma: Counterproductive to Weight Loss and Harmful to Mental Health
Research reveals that weight stigma, fueled by the misconception that weight is solely self-determined, negatively impacts mental health and hinders weight loss efforts, highlighting the need for systemic change and self-compassion.
Weight Stigma: Counterproductive to Weight Loss and Harmful to Mental Health
Research reveals that weight stigma, fueled by the misconception that weight is solely self-determined, negatively impacts mental health and hinders weight loss efforts, highlighting the need for systemic change and self-compassion.
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44% Bias Score
Northern Ireland's Lack of Binge Eating Disorder Treatment Leaves Sufferers Isolated
Sinead Quinn, from Londonderry, highlights the lack of specialized treatment for Binge Eating Disorder (BED) in Northern Ireland, a condition impacting her daily life with overwhelming food compulsions and leaving her feeling isolated, while experts urge reform and emphasize the urgent need for spec...
Northern Ireland's Lack of Binge Eating Disorder Treatment Leaves Sufferers Isolated
Sinead Quinn, from Londonderry, highlights the lack of specialized treatment for Binge Eating Disorder (BED) in Northern Ireland, a condition impacting her daily life with overwhelming food compulsions and leaving her feeling isolated, while experts urge reform and emphasize the urgent need for spec...
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32% Bias Score
Rising Anorexia Cases Among Men Highlight Diagnostic Gaps and Treatment Challenges
A sharp increase in anorexia nervosa among men in the UK reveals diagnostic challenges, highlighting the need for tailored treatments and increased awareness to address the unique experiences and higher mortality rates in men.
Rising Anorexia Cases Among Men Highlight Diagnostic Gaps and Treatment Challenges
A sharp increase in anorexia nervosa among men in the UK reveals diagnostic challenges, highlighting the need for tailored treatments and increased awareness to address the unique experiences and higher mortality rates in men.
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12% Bias Score
Rise in Eating Disorder Hospitalizations Among Young Girls in Germany
In Germany, hospitalizations for eating disorders among 10-17 year-old girls increased from 3,000 in 2003 to 6,000 in 2023, while total hospitalizations remained relatively stable around 12,000, with anorexia nervosa comprising 75% of cases; 78 deaths were reported in 2023.
Rise in Eating Disorder Hospitalizations Among Young Girls in Germany
In Germany, hospitalizations for eating disorders among 10-17 year-old girls increased from 3,000 in 2003 to 6,000 in 2023, while total hospitalizations remained relatively stable around 12,000, with anorexia nervosa comprising 75% of cases; 78 deaths were reported in 2023.
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48% Bias Score
Woman Quits TikTok to Avoid "Skinnytok" Relapse
A Cardiff woman deleted TikTok due to harmful "skinnytok" content promoting unhealthy weight loss despite TikTok banning the search term; the continued prevalence of such content raises concerns about its impact on young people's mental health.
Woman Quits TikTok to Avoid "Skinnytok" Relapse
A Cardiff woman deleted TikTok due to harmful "skinnytok" content promoting unhealthy weight loss despite TikTok banning the search term; the continued prevalence of such content raises concerns about its impact on young people's mental health.
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60% Bias Score
Weight Stigma: Counterproductive to Weight Loss and Harmful to Mental Health
Research reveals that weight stigma, a pervasive misconception that weight is entirely self-controlled, is counterproductive to weight loss and harms mental health by increasing risks of depression, anxiety, and disordered eating; those with less stigma were more likely to maintain weight loss after...
Weight Stigma: Counterproductive to Weight Loss and Harmful to Mental Health
Research reveals that weight stigma, a pervasive misconception that weight is entirely self-controlled, is counterproductive to weight loss and harms mental health by increasing risks of depression, anxiety, and disordered eating; those with less stigma were more likely to maintain weight loss after...
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20% Bias Score
Weight Stigma: A Counterproductive Approach to Weight Management
Research reveals that weight stigma, the belief that weight is solely a matter of personal responsibility, negatively impacts mental health, increases disordered eating, and hinders weight loss efforts, highlighting the need for societal change and supportive interventions.
Weight Stigma: A Counterproductive Approach to Weight Management
Research reveals that weight stigma, the belief that weight is solely a matter of personal responsibility, negatively impacts mental health, increases disordered eating, and hinders weight loss efforts, highlighting the need for societal change and supportive interventions.
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20% Bias Score
France Bans #SkinnyTok Hashtag on TikTok Amid Body Image Concerns
France pressured TikTok into banning the #SkinnyTok hashtag, which promoted unhealthy weight loss and extreme thinness, accumulating over half a million posts before its removal; this highlights concerns about the platform's influence on young users and the need for stronger regulations.
France Bans #SkinnyTok Hashtag on TikTok Amid Body Image Concerns
France pressured TikTok into banning the #SkinnyTok hashtag, which promoted unhealthy weight loss and extreme thinness, accumulating over half a million posts before its removal; this highlights concerns about the platform's influence on young users and the need for stronger regulations.
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48% Bias Score
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