Why eating disorders are more common among LGBTQIA+ people and what can help
- Written by Kai Schweizer, PhD Candidate in Youth Mental Health, The University of Western Australia; The Kids Research Institute
MDV Edwards/GettyWhen people picture someone with an eating disorder, many think of a thin, teenage girl with anorexia nervosa. This stereotype is so pervasive it can feel like a fact.
The reality is that eating disorders affect people of all ages, body sizes, cultures, races, sexes, genders and sexualities. In 2023, around 1.1 million Australians (...
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