3 Signs you have a terrible relationship with food (Body Image)
Our relationship with food is not easily defined, it has multiple aspects to be considered. Emotional, social, psychological, and physiological. Food is one of the…
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6 Signs You Struggle With Body Image (And What To Do About It)
Hey Psych2Goers, welcome back to another article. How would you describe body image? At a young age, many of us internalize beauty standards from society.…
6 Small But Harmful Things That Destroy Your Mental Health
Hey, Psych2Goers! What comes to your mind when you think of things affecting your mental health? Do you think of childhood trauma? Do you think…
How to Heal Trauma
Have you ever experienced trauma before? Unfortunately, trauma is a common thing to experience in today’s world. Despite being common, it is not something that…
11 Signs Your Mental Health Is Worsening
WARNING: This article contains mentions of suicide and suicidal thoughts. In a world that prioritizes productivity over mental health, it is often the case that…
7 Ways Religion and Spirituality Help With Mental Well-being
Have you been wondering why there is such a surge in a mix of mental health and spirituality? Are you wondering what is the benefit…
10 signs you’re living with depression
Despite how depression is portrayed on the media and social media, this condition can be hard to identify in real life. Depression, just like many…
5 Signs of an Eating Disorder & What To Do
Disclaimer. This article is for educational purposes. Do not use it as a tool to self-diagnose. However, if you feel like any of the points…
5 Things You Need To Know About Mental Illness
You’ve likely heard the term mental illness before. Perhaps you, or someone you know was diagnosed with a certain condition. Unfortunately, mental health is extremely…
7 Signs of Anhedonia
Hi there Psych2Goers, this is a disclaimer that this article is for informative purposes only. Please do not use it to self-diagnose yourself with any…
Anorexia Victims During COVID-19
By Louis Mattaboni and Thomas “TJ” Mattaboni Introduction This essay was inspired by the article Corona Virus Can Make Things “Much Worse” for People with…
11 Types of Lesser-Known Eating Disorders
Did you know eating disorders have the highest mortality rates? According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders every 62 minutes someone…
Self Care Tips For Eating Disorders Recovery
Stepping into recovery requires bravery, it’s a decision over life instead of survival and as it’s a challenging time for all of us, here are some self care tips on eating disorders recovery. Avoid What Triggers You TV shows, YouTube channels, IG profiles and even close people can be dangerous sources of insecurity and doubt. Set some boundaries! Focus On The Good Many days we’ll be faced with anxiety and guilt, it’s ok to feel down…
10 Reasons Why People Self Harm
If you’ve ever wondered what are the reasons why people self harm or have yourself gone through it know that you are not alone. Many…
12 Signs Someone Has An Eating Disorder
Eating disorders can or cannot be recognizable by the way a person looks, somebody could be overweight and dealing with an E.D such as Bulimia…
Body Image Within the LGBT+ Community
A recent survey by the Mental Health Foundation in the UK found that, among adults identifying as “gay, lesbian, bisexual or other,” 53% felt anxious…
Nine Things People Don’t Tell You About Eating Disorders
Despite the occurrence of eating disorders being on the rise, there is still so much stigma and shame around even discussing eating disorders. This article…
Ten Things I Wish You Knew About My Eating Disorder
TRIGGER WARNING: If you are struggling, or have struggled with an eating disorder, take caution in reading the article When you have an eating disorder,…
Six Things You Can Relate to if You Have an Eating Disorder
Eating disorders are probably more common than anyone wants to admit, with over 16% of the population in Australia alone suffering from a potentially fatal…
Five Myths About Eating Disorders
Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any other mental disorder (Arcelus, Mitchel, Wales & Nelson, 2011). Along with high mortality rates, less than…