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Let’s talk about destigmatizing the term “eating disorder.” Eating disorders are more than an obsession with food and weight loss. They are a mental health condition that is often characterized by underlying triggers that are associated with depression, self-harm, trauma, interpersonal conflicts, substance abuse, low self-esteem, and anxiety. Stigmatizing eating disorders can perpetuate harmful myths, so let’s discuss it. Swipe to learn more! ➡️

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Slide #1: beige, orange, and blue background. Black text: destigmatizing the term: Eating Disorder. The CU Wellness Project.

Slide #2: beige, orange, and blue background. Black text: What is an eating disorder? eating disorders are more than an obsession with food and weight loss.They are a mental health condition that is often characterized by underlying triggers that are associated with depression, self-harm, trauma, interpersonal conflicts, substance abuse, low self-esteem, and anxiety.

Slide #3: beige and orange background. Black text: 01.Dangers of stigma. Researchers estimate that 20 million women and 10 million men in the United States will struggle with an eating disorder in their lives. Stigma can perpetuate harmful myths about eating disorders such as: Eating disorders are a choice. Eating disorders only affect women and girls. Eating disorders only impact people with small bodies. Eating disorders aren’t serious

Slide #4: beige and orange background. Black text: Reminder: eating disorders can impact all persons regardless of race, gender, s*x, and any other identity .

Slide #5: beige and orange background. Black text: 02. How we can destigmatize eating disorders. Understand that eating disorders are real medical conditions that can impact anyone.

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