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body shaming
How Can Schools Tackle Body Shaming? Uncategorized

How Can Schools Tackle Body Shaming?

Words That Stick “Wow, you’ve lost weight!”“You’ve gained a bit, haven’t you?”“You’re so skinny - are you even eating?” They might sound like harmless observations, even compliments. But for many young people, comments about bodies, big or small, can plant seeds of shame, self-doubt, and comparison. Body talk is everywhere, in changing rooms, corridors, group chats, and it’s quietly fuelling…
November 6, 2025
eating disorder
Recognising Early Signs of Eating Disorders in Adolescents Uncategorized

Recognising Early Signs of Eating Disorders in Adolescents

Understanding eating disorders is vital, especially in teens. These conditions can significantly impact both physical and mental health. When discussing eating disorders, we refer to serious issues that influence how someone thinks about food, weight, and their body. Recognizing early signs of these disorders can drastically improve chances of getting help in time. Adolescence is a time of change. Young…
October 28, 2025
social media and eating disorders
When Social Media Triggers Eating Disorders – and How We Can Make the Feed Safer? Uncategorized

When Social Media Triggers Eating Disorders – and How We Can Make the Feed Safer?

Social media is meant to be fun - a way to laugh at memes, catch up with friends, or switch off after a long day. But sometimes, without warning, your feed turns into something very different. Instead of harmless content, it is filled with “what I eat in a day” clips, endless weight-loss tips, and before-and-after pictures that all point…
October 9, 2025
protein
Why the Protein Trend Could Be Harming Teens’ Eating Habits! Uncategorized

Why the Protein Trend Could Be Harming Teens’ Eating Habits!

Is the Protein Trend Making Eating Less Fun? These days, it feels like everything is about protein. Supermarkets are packed with protein cookies, protein ice cream, and protein pasta. Scroll on TikTok or Instagram, and there are videos showing “how to eat 100g of protein a day” or what people eat in a “high-protein lunchbox.” Protein is being treated like…
August 18, 2025
orthorexia
What is Orthorexia? Uncategorized

What is Orthorexia?

What Is Orthorexia? Orthorexia is an unhealthy obsession with eating only "clean" or "healthy" foods. It’s not just making good food choices, but it turns into an extreme approach to eating, where it starts to cause anxiety and stress. Even though orthorexia isn’t officially classified as an eating disorder, it can still have serious effects on both mental and physical…
August 4, 2025
eating disorder podcast
Top 100 Eating Disorder Podcast Award! Uncategorized

Top 100 Eating Disorder Podcast Award!

What is the Jenup podcast? The JenUp Podcast is a educational series hosted by Jenny Tomei and co-host Becky Stone. Jenny Tomei is a qualified Nutritional Therapist, Eating Disorder Therapist, and Personal Trainer. This podcast is designed to raise awareness and provide expert insight into the complex world of eating disorders, body image, and mental health, particularly in young people.…
July 9, 2025
ozempic
Ozempic – How It Is Influencing Young People? Uncategorized

Ozempic – How It Is Influencing Young People?

Ozempic is a medication originally designed to help adults with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels, but it’s now being used by people trying to lose weight fast.  On social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, Ozempic is often portrayed as a miracle solution for weight loss. Influencers and celebrities share dramatic before-and-after photos, creating a narrative that…
May 28, 2025
skinny tok
What Is ‘SkinnyTok’ and Why Should Schools Be Concerned? Uncategorized

What Is ‘SkinnyTok’ and Why Should Schools Be Concerned?

More and more young people are being exposed to harmful trends on social media and one of the most dangerous right now is called SkinnyTok. These videos may look harmless at first, but they often encourage disordered eating, promote extreme weight loss, and damage teen body image.  What is ‘SkinnyTok’? #SkinnyTok is a part of TikTok where videos focus on…
May 14, 2025