Listen "Fact vs. fiction | What we get wrong about eating disorders"
Episode Synopsis
*Content warning: Discussion of eating disorders. “Our focus on weight and shape has come to a boiling point” In this episode, David Stoner unpacks common myths about eating disorders, highlighting the flaws of Body Mass Index (BMI) as a tool, and discussing how misinformation – especially on social media – can cause body image issues in young people. David is a consultant psychiatrist at the South Island Eating Disorders Service. He is currently absorbed full time in assessing and treating eating disorders, as well as providing support to other professionals working in this area.Whāraurau has a multitude of different resources in relation to eating disorders which you can find on our website, located here.
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