21 Nov, 2024
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Anti Self Diagnosis isn’t Ableist

everythingantiproana: When we say “don’t self diagnose”, we aren’t saying “don’t seek help” When we say “don’t self diagnose”, we aren’t saying getting help is easy When we say “don’t self diagnose”, we aren’t saying your issues aren’t valid When we say “don’t self diagnose”, we want you to be advocates for your own care When we say “don’t self diagnose”, we want you to recognize your individualism and the vast number or mental illnesses in the DSM-V When we say “don’t self diagnose”, aren’t saying doctors are perfect- it’s ok to get a second opinion When we say “don’t self diagnose”, we are saying there is a reason getting a degree that allows you to diagnose mental illness takes so long When we say “don’t …

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Hi. I’ve been really struggling lately.. Last year I was at a good weight for my size, although I had to overcome some hurdles with eating and all…

body dysmorphic disorder may be something you’re also dealing with, it’s really common with eating disorder victims. Maybe try loosing weight HEALTHILY, but that means balanced eating, balanced exercise, drink lots of water and sleep? but please don’t loose weight just because you hate your body, loose weight to be HEALTHY and healthy DOES NOT MEAN skinny. If you’re mentally unhealthy, I suggest you to don’t be too strict with your diet, just make sure you feed yourself properly and exercise appropriately xx-Caroline

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White Models in Asian Ads

Over at highsnobiety: “The reason why Asian brands would want to use foreign models is that there’s pressure to compete with foreign brands. They want to minimize their visual gap and solidify their positioning,” says Taeil Park, former Fashion Editor at GQ Korea. “It’s less about how ‘better-looking’ foreign models may be than Asian models. It’s more about competing with these foreign brands, and wanting to be seen as the same kind of quality brand.” Labels representative of this type are Wooyoungmi, Juun.J, and O’2nd, who sell to Western doors like Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, and Saks Fifth Avenue. In such stores, they are physically merchandized alongside DKNY, Maje, Opening Ceremony, Vivienne Westwood, Lanvin, Calvin Klein, Ami Paris…And their models are? Mostly white….

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Join Us for "Eating Disorders: How to Screen, Assess, Treat, and Refer"

We have an exciting opportunity to share with eating disorder professionals in Ohio. On Tuesday May 17, Dr. Lucene Wisniewski will present the complimentary CEU training Eating Disorders: How to Screen, Assess, Treat, and Refer. This presentation will provide professionals a focused way to: Identify the three primary types of eating disorders Identify at least three reasons to refer to an eating disorder specialist Describe four levels of interventions for eating disorders Name at least two ways people outside the eating disorder speciality can support an individual in eating disorder treatment Event Details Where: Oberlin College, Knowlton Center, 210 Woodland St., Oberlin, OH 44074 When: Tuesday, May 17 from 9:00 – 11:30 AM. To learn more or register, click here. Want to stay up-to-date on upcoming trainings? Sign up for our Programs…

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Briarcliff Manor neighbors fight plans to turn mansion into eating disorder group home – WABC-TV

WABC-TVBriarcliff Manor neighbors fight plans to turn mansion into eating disorder group homeWABC-TVThere is a battle brewing over a mansion in Westchester County and the plans to turn it into a treatment facility for eating disorders. It's one of Westchester's multimillion dollar mansions, sitting on four acres next to Trump National Golf Club in …and more »