People might joke about partaking in some shopping or fashion therapy, but for all those who are more susceptible to eating disorders, including bulimia or anorexia, it is no laughing matter. Young people feel tremendous pressure to be thin.
Unrealistic Body Image
It isn’t easy to prevent these pressures. The media’s increased obsession with the thin ideal, including in the fashion and entertainment industries, may contribute to unrealistic body ideals in people with eating disorders. A rise in ac