THIN: A Look At Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are not about vanity – they’re about control and addiction
How many women are affected by eating disorders? One in every seven. Lauren Greenfield discusses her research on anorexia in this illuminating interview. She talks about how anorexia is not really about body image or if clothing fits; it stems from deeper emotional issues and is a true addiction. She discusses how anorexia is the ultimate need for control, and how girls use their bodies to gain that control, even at their own expense.
Eating Disorder Self Test. Take the EAT-26 self test to see if you might have eating disorder symptoms that might require professional evaluation. All answers are confidential.