Eating Disorders & the Heart: Awareness Week & Support

Eating Disorders & the Heart: Awareness Week & Support

February is a month synonymous with love — flowers, chocolates, and heartfelt cards. But for the millions of people living with an eating disorder, and for the partners, family members, and friends who love them, the season can stir up a very different set of...
Eating Disorders in Relation to Gender and Identity

Eating Disorders in Relation to Gender and Identity

Eating disorders are often perceived through a narrow lens—typically associated with young, white, cisgender women. However, this stereotype fails to capture the complex relationship between eating disorders and the multifaceted experiences of gender and identity. In reality, eating disorders affect individuals across the gender spectrum, and these experiences are deeply shaped by societal expectations, cultural narratives, and personal identity.