Top 5 Myths About Weight and HealthHealth is not strictly defined by weight; several biological and environmental factors influence body weight.Weight stigma impacts mental health and reinforces unrealistic health ideals.
This clinic is designed to remove weight stigma from the healthcare experienceKnownwell Clinic addresses weight stigma in healthcare, offering a supportive environment for patients with obesity while promoting overall health.
Teasing children about weight increases risk of self-stigma as adults, study findsTeasing children about weight leads to long-lasting internalized weight stigma and affects mental health.
Top 5 Myths About Weight and HealthHealth is not strictly defined by weight; several biological and environmental factors influence body weight.Weight stigma impacts mental health and reinforces unrealistic health ideals.
This clinic is designed to remove weight stigma from the healthcare experienceKnownwell Clinic addresses weight stigma in healthcare, offering a supportive environment for patients with obesity while promoting overall health.
Teasing children about weight increases risk of self-stigma as adults, study findsTeasing children about weight leads to long-lasting internalized weight stigma and affects mental health.
Is It Time for a Paradigm Shift in Eating Disorder Treatment?Weight stigma counteraction may inadvertently harm some clients' health.Rethinking eating disorders through metabolic injury encourages a different treatment perspective.The 'all foods fit' model often fails to support clients with unique challenges.Creating safe spaces is essential for effective healing in diverse populations.
BMI Restrictions & Reproductive Justice in the "Ozempic Baby" EraBMI-based restrictions in fertility care perpetuate exclusion of marginalized groups, prompting ethical concerns regarding justice and equity in reproductive healthcare.
Ahlia says her GP laughed in her face' when she asked for a water birth and that weight stigma in pregnancy has to stopWeight stigma negatively impacts pregnant women's healthcare experiences, often leading to trauma and misunderstandings despite their healthy pregnancies.
Weight Stigma in American Medical ProfessionalsWeight stigma in the U.S. includes widespread negative attitudes toward overweight individuals, even among healthcare professionals, leading to discrimination and biased treatment.
Ahlia says her GP laughed in her face' when she asked for a water birth and that weight stigma in pregnancy has to stopWeight stigma negatively impacts pregnant women's healthcare experiences, often leading to trauma and misunderstandings despite their healthy pregnancies.
Weight Stigma in American Medical ProfessionalsWeight stigma in the U.S. includes widespread negative attitudes toward overweight individuals, even among healthcare professionals, leading to discrimination and biased treatment.
The Weight Debate in Health CareWeight stigma may hinder healthy living for individuals with obesity, requiring a shift in healthcare focus.