Hold That Thought
Hold That Thought
Washington University in St. Louis
Breaking Down Persistent Myths About Eating Disorders
15 minutes Posted Aug 31, 2016 at 6:03 pm.
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Treated for her first eating disorder at 11, Rebecca Lester, now in recovery, studies these conditions as an anthropologist and psychotherapist. She breaks down the most persistent eating disorder myths that pervade popular culture and the very system that is supposed to provide care for sufferers. She also shares her hope for the future of eating disorder treatment and advice for those who want to help.