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February 4, 2025 49 mins

EDAW Special: The Impact of Social Trends on Body Image and Mental Health

In this episode, BANA Health Educator Maryum Chaudhry (she/her) sits down with Dr. Anita Federici (she/her), a registered clinical psychologist and expert in eating disorders. Dr. Federici brings over 20 years of experience in helping individuals navigate eating disorders and body image struggles.

In their conversation, Maryum and Dr. Federici explore the impact of societal trends, including social media and celebrity culture, on body image and mental health. They discuss how platforms like Instagram and TikTok contribute to body comparison and how the normalization of weight loss medications is affecting public perceptions of health and beauty.


Dr. Federici shares valuable insights into how diet culture and societal pressures influence mental health.


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