Depression and Self-Medicating with Food

Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa are closely linked to depression, which is a common mood disorder. Eating disorders often develop as an avoidant coping mechanism that distracts the individual from feelings of depression. Depression can also be the underlying cause for the development of an eating disorder as […]…

Adele: Battling Body Shaming

Adele is Rolling in the Deep Battling Body Shaming “Look! Adele’s not eating pizza,” her fans say. “Adele just ate a burrito, and she tweeted how good it was!” the press announces. “Does she really wear those workout clothes outside?” the fashion industry wonders. Every little thing that Adele does these days is scrutinized by […]…

What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?

Find Out What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder Many people struggle with body image issues including how they feel about their bodies and the way in which they perceive their bodies to appear. However, those suffering from Body Dysmorphic Disorder have an especially complicated and complex relationship with body image…

The Abercrombie and Fitch Controversy: Developments and Reactions

Abercrombie and Fitch (A&F) and its subsidiaries, Abercrombie Kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks are both popular brands among teens and young adults.  However, the retailer only provides their clothing up to a size 10. Comments made by the CEO of A&F, Mike Jeffries, from an interview with Salon in 2006 and were recently brought back […]…