Research Finds Link Between Bullying, Eating Disorders
A study conducted by the British charity Beat has revealed that almost half of young people who have an eating disorder believe that being bullied played a role in their development of the disorder.
BBC Newsbeat reporter Maddy Savage provided the following details in a Nov. 19 article:
BBC Newsbeat reporter Maddy Savage provided the following details in a Nov. 19 article:
Researchers spoke to more than 600 16 to 25-year-olds suffering from anorexia, bulimia or overeating.
Of those, 91 percent said they had been bullied, while 46 percent said they believed that bullying had contributed to their eating disorder. …
The charity says there needs to be more urgent, detailed research into links between bullying and eating disorders.
The government insists it is cracking down on bullying and it understands the impact it can have on young people's confidence, self-esteem and mental health.
Labels: bullying, causes of eating disorders
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