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Diet Culture In Schools: How To Tackle it? Uncategorized

Diet Culture In Schools: How To Tackle it?

                                                                                                                                                                                What is diet culture? Diet culture is an idea of expectations around food or weight that are typically associated with the idea that thinness relates to health and it generates fear and negativity around being considered “fat”. It also promotes weight loss as attaining a higher social status. Diet culture may lead to foods being categorized as being considered to…
January 31, 2025
fat shaming
Tips for Teachers – How To Address Fat Shaming? Uncategorized

Tips for Teachers – How To Address Fat Shaming?

Introduction Teachers and school staff play an essential role in the emotional well-being of their students and are very often the first people that students will go to if they are experiencing any mental health issues. Even though resolving issues involving fat shaming is not required or included in a teacher's job description, it is still highly consequential that these…
December 2, 2024
ozempic
Ozempic – Everything you need to know Uncategorized

Ozempic – Everything you need to know

Ozempic has gained popularity as a weight-loss tool due to its impact on appetite. Although it may be effective for controlling diabetes, Ozempic was not intended for weight loss. As its use rises, particularly among young people influenced by social media, it’s essential for teachers, parents, and school communities to understand the potential risks and recognise any signs of its…
October 26, 2024
ADHD and eating disorders
THE LINKS BETWEEN ADHD AND EATING DISORDERS? Uncategorized

THE LINKS BETWEEN ADHD AND EATING DISORDERS?

What is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects people’s behaviour. Sometimes ADHD was not recognised when someone was a child so they are diagnosed later in life when they are an adult. ADHD is a neurological disorder that impacts parts of the brain that help us plan, focus and execute tasks. There are different subtypes…
August 28, 2024
new body
How Do Coded Hashtags Spread Eating Disorder Content On Social Media? Uncategorized

How Do Coded Hashtags Spread Eating Disorder Content On Social Media?

The Hidden Language of Hashtags The use of hashtags on social media platforms aid in attracting attention from accounts that would be interested in the content that the accounts using the hashtags produce.Accounts on social media are using coded hashtags to avoid their content being moderated. There are a wide range of hashtags being used on various platforms to promote…
July 30, 2024