Suffering in multiples of seven
OK, I don't know what is worse. That there is only one clinic with a total of seven beds in all of Russia for eating disorders treatment or that even if you do get treatment it will be based on an antiquated view of the illness:
"The reasons for anorexia nervosa are complex – a combination, in many cases, of family pressure, bad relationships or simply wanting more control. There’s no denying that television, fashion models and girls in magazines play a role also."
Anorexia takes toll on Russian women
"The reasons for anorexia nervosa are complex – a combination, in many cases, of family pressure, bad relationships or simply wanting more control. There’s no denying that television, fashion models and girls in magazines play a role also."
Anorexia takes toll on Russian women
Don't suppose this is the right place to post this, but wouldn't this be an ideal opportunity for the Swedes to introduce their blame free mandometer approach?
ReplyDeleteevery stereotype I can think of. well, not all of them, since there are lots, but you get my gist.
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