Faculty Articles
Starving for Support: How Women with Anorexia Receive ‘Thinspiration’ on the Internet
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-2010
Publication Title
Journal of Creativity in Mental Health
Volume
5
Issue/Number
4
First Page
358
ISSN
1540-1383
Last Page
373
Abstract/Excerpt
This article provides the definition of anorexia, prevalence of the disorder, and treatment prognosis. Further, although the Internet provides many helpful resources for identifying problematic eating behavior and resources for persons suffering with eating disorders, Web sites exist that are meant to encourage, promote, and sustain anorexic behavior. This article elucidates the harmful practices fostered by “thinspiration” Web sites and provides practical treatment implications inclusive of a relational-cultural framework for mental health professionals working with clients suffering from anorexia who use these sites.
DOI
10.1080/15401383.2010.527788
NSUWorks Citation
Curry, J.,
Karl, S.
(2010). Starving for Support: How Women with Anorexia Receive ‘Thinspiration’ on the Internet. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 5(4), 358-373.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_facarticles/653
