Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Starving in Silence: Men have Eating Disorders Too


Brought on by bullying, criticisms from others, dieting behaviors and biological influences, men are just as susceptible to disordered eating issues as women. A 2007 study out of Harvard University shows that one in four of those diagnosed with anorexia/bulimia are male. Here is a wonderful article describing the journey of several men who struggled with eating disorders. If you have a son, this is well worth the read.