What causes an eating disorder and self-harm?

Perception of body image has been distorted by images of thin celebrities and the media has presented many tips on how to be skinnier.

82% percent of respondents believe that eating disorders are a physical or mental illness and should be treated as such, with just 12% believing they are related to vanity.

42% of 1st-3rd grade girls want to be thinner

81% of 10 year olds are afraid of being fat

It’s estimated that about two million people in the U.S. injure themselves in some way

People should help those suffering from an eating disorder or self harm and advocate for a healthy body image, especially in the media.