weight stigma

6 Recommendations to Reduce Weight Stigma and Discrimination in Eating Disorder Treatment

Weight stigma, or unfavorable attitudes and beliefs about people of a higher body-weight, is ubiquitous in society, as well as mental health settings (Puhl & Heuer, 2009). Stigma associated with high body-weight shares many similarities with stigma related to disordered eating behaviors, such as the perception that both are indicative of a flawed disposition or […]

Laurie A. S. Veillette, M.Sc. + 1 more

July 7, 2019