It is important to understand the positive and negative influences of ED-related media in a patient’s life, especially if these influences are perpetuating factors for the disorder. Entertainment Industry ExploitationWith mental health awareness on the rise, it is increasingly common to hear celebrities discuss their mental health and even express their challenges in their art. Another example of this category of ED-related media is the music from Sara Kays. DiscussionEmpirically, it makes sense for the entertainment industry to be pressured to develop standards for helping their artists if their art contains evidence of mental health struggles. Lewis SP, Klauninger L, Marcincinova I. Pro-eating disorder search patterns: the possible influence of celebrity eating disorder stories in the media.

Source: CNN April 20, 2023 08:37 UTC