Eating Disorders

New study links abnormal brain function to severe forms of anorexia and body dysmorphic disorder

A new study has shown that the severity of anorexia and BDD is dictated by certain types of brain abnormalities, thereby debunking the idea that body image disorders are lifestyle choices made voluntarily

Five signs you may be addicted to exercise

A no-pain-no-gain mindset can have serious consequences if you're going full-steam ahead when you should really be slowing down.

World Mental Health Day: 5 most common mental illnesses in India

More than 13% of Indians will experience “deteriorated” mental health at some point in their lives, according to the National Mental Health Survey 2015-16.

World Health Day 2019: Common myths & misunderstandings about eating disorders

Eating disorders in India are largely unrecognized owing to lack of research & awareness of mental illness.

Richa Chadda, Candace Cameron, Elton John: Celebs who spoke out about eating disorders

Richa Chadda isn't the only celebrity to speak of her battle with an eating disorder. Other celebrities have also been open about their struggles with food.

Too much Facebook use may fuel eating disorders: study

Frequent Facebook users might be sharing more than just party pictures, vacation videos and selfies - they also share a greater risk of eating disorders, according to a new study.

Should we stop calling our daughters pretty?

How often do you call little girls "pretty"? It's pretty natural. But is it just driving home the wrong message in a country which already ranks number five in the list of nations demanding plastic surgery?