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The Dangerous Allure of #SkinnyTok: Why we need to talk about it
Looking forward to a sweet treat or getting excited for lunch is something I’m sure many can relate to. But with the new #SkinnyTok trend sweeping across TikTok, this normal hunger and interest in food is now being shamed. Creators, and the algorithm, are now pushing toxic mantras like “If your stomach is growling, pretend it's applauding you” and “You don’t need a treat, you’re not a dog”.
Maddy Kirkpatrick
2 days ago5 min read


The Semicolon Under My Skin: Surviving A Suicide Attempt.
The needle whirrs and purrs, and an image of a naked woman reading a book, her head exploding into fireworks slowly appears on my skin. The ceiling’s pattern looks beautiful from where I am, despite the intense brightness of the tattoo artist’s lights. This is my fourth tattoo—but unlike the first three, this one carries a deeper, sadder meaning.
Lou Grimberg
3 days ago5 min read


The experiences of perinatal care for women who use and are in treatment for drug use
The Stepping Stones Study Women who use drugs during pregnancy have complex health and social needs. Stigma can be a barrier to their...
Polly Radcliffe
4 days ago5 min read


A key Biological Mechanism Linked to Depression Risk and Recovery in Teenage Girls
I am Dr Naghmeh Nikkheslat, a Senior Research Scientist at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s College London.
Naghmeh Nikkheslat
May 84 min read


How I Balanced My Mental Health After My Miscarriage
There’s no easy way to say this: we lost our baby. At 12 weeks, after hearing the heartbeat and seeing that small, flickering light on the ultrasound, we felt like we were past the hardest part. But sadly, our first pregnancy ended in a missed miscarriage, and everything changed.
Tassia O'Callaghan
May 74 min read


How women in Indian Kashmir confront mental health crisis and stigma
In the snow-covered villages of Indian-controlled Kashmir, women have silently shouldered the burden of mental illness for years, their pain hidden beneath the rigid customs and traditions that have shaped their lives.
Mental illness in Kashmir has often been misdiagnosed, with symptoms frequently attributed to other health issues, mainly gastrointestinal or cardiovascular problems. Many people in the Himalayan valley, “known as paradise on earth,” also believe that anxi
Irfan Amin Malik
May 26 min read


The Deep Symbolism of Children’s Movies and the Messages They Carry
I must admit. I am someone in my mid-twenties, but I absolutely love animated movies. I recently went to see a movie called “The Wild...
Riddhi Laijawala
May 15 min read


The Power of Canadian Penpals in My Eating Disorder Recovery
I can’t quite pinpoint when it all started — the hatred towards myself and my body, the unparalleled self-loathing, and the unwavering desire to limit my food intake. But once I’d entered the world of disordered eating and everything that came with it, it became increasingly hard to leave.
Amy Killingbeck
Apr 305 min read


Infertility: A Silent Condition That Touches Many Chords
Infertility can affect each and all of us. You could be a very healthy stranger jogging in the park, your young nephew who recently graduated, or your neighbour hosting yet another baby shower for a friend. We can all be affected.
If you’re one of them, you know only too well what infertility means. The term "infertility" applies to a situation when an individual or a couple is attempting to conceive but cannot establish a pregnancy after 12 months of regular, unprotected
Lucia Roberta Russo
Apr 295 min read
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