Perceived Body Weight an Important Risk Factor for Suicide
How adolescents perceive their body weight turns out to be a more important risk factor for suicide than actual body weight.
Posts Tagged ‘eating disorders’
Pro Anorexia on Xanga and Across the Web
Informal research reveals a growing quantity of material that is ‘pro anorexia’ on Xanga, on other community portals and discussion forums, and across the web. A significant group of people would specifically like to learn how to be anorexic. This article explores the pro anorexia phenomenon from a therapeutic perspective, emphasizing fundamental respect for the individual and his or her choices. (Originally published October 2004.)
