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39% rise in number of children needing help for serious mental health problems

The data includes children who are suicidal, self-harming, suffering serious depression or anxiety, and those with eating disorders.

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023

Over 20 children rushed to hospital due to eating disorders every day and it's soaring

Charities described the numbers as 'deeply concerning' with 7,665 under-18s in England hospitalised with anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders over course of a year

Daily Mirror · Dec 31, 2022

Stress Does Not Lead To Loss Of Self-Nontrol In Eating Disorders

A unique residential study has concluded that, contrary to perceived wisdom, people with eating disorders do not lose self-control, leading to binge-eating, in response to stress. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Dec 30, 2022

Report: TikTok boosts posts about eating disorders, suicide

New research finds that TikTok's powerful algorithms are promoting videos about self-harm and eating disorders to teens

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022

What Taylor Swift’s 'Anti-Hero' controversy can tell us about fatphobia in feminist politics

Taylor Swift recently removed a scene from her music video, Anti-Hero, after several fat positivity activists across social media accused the scene of being fatphobic.

The Conversation · Dec 13, 2022

LGBTQ, health groups see divide on digital protection bill

WASHINGTON — Lobbyists are at odds over the possible inclusion of a bipartisan children’s digital protection bill in a year-end spending bill, sparking confusion between groups who often align on policy aims.

Tribune News Service · Dec 13, 2022

LGBTQ, health groups see divide on digital protection bill - Roll Call

The bill aims to regulate social media in a way designed to protect kids and reduce the risk of exacerbating mental health concerns.

Roll Call · Dec 12, 2022

Concerns Indigenous Australians missing out on eating disorder treatment

Eating disorders are commonly seen as a "rich white woman's issue". But First Nations Australians are more at risk, and many are not accessing treatment.

ABC News · Dec 8, 2022

Mel C recalls cruel remark during early Spice Girls days that sparked eating disorder

Melanie C opened up about her early days as a Spice Girl on today's Loose Women, as the Sporty Spice singer revealed how one cruel remark about her thighs sparked years of eating disorders

Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022

Holly Willoughby shares body positive message as she warns fans against new year diets

Holly Willoughby, who doesn't discuss her diet in order to avoid triggering people with eating disorders, has used her wellness brand Wylde Moon to send a positive message about body image ahead of 'new year, new me' diets being pushed

Daily Mirror · Nov 30, 2022