Today I have been working hard on updating my online store. I have added new links, created new sales, and I will continue to pursue my goal of raising $1000 by December 31, 2016.
Being a teacher of adolescents, issues around body image and self-esteem are so important to me. Eating Disorders affect people of all ages and all genders.
The National Eating Disorders Information Centre (NEDIC) cites overwhelming statistics on their website.
www.nedic.ca
(for more stats and information see http://nedic.ca/know-facts/statistics)
I watch children go through issues around their bodies on a regular basis. Both boys and girls. There is so much emphasis on bodies and the way that they look.
These are just some of the reason that I am so passionate about raising money for an organization that supports people of all genders who are struggling with eating disorders, or are in various stages of recovery.
The National Eating Disorders Information Centre (NEDIC) cites overwhelming statistics on their website.
www.nedic.ca
Prevalence of Eating Disorders
According to a 2002 survey, 1.5% of Canadian women aged 15–24 years had an eating disorder.
Government of Canada. (2006). The Human Face of Mental Health and Mental Illness in Canada 2006.
Government of Canada. (2006). The Human Face of Mental Health and Mental Illness in Canada 2006.
The prevalence of anorexia and bulimia is estimated to be 0.3% and 1.0% among adolescent and young women respectively. Prevalence rates of anorexia and bulimia appear to increase during the transition from adolescence to young adulthood.
Hoek, H. W. (2007). Incidence, prevalence and mortality of anorexia and other eating disorders. Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 19(4), 389-394.
Hoek, H. W. (2007). Incidence, prevalence and mortality of anorexia and other eating disorders. Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 19(4), 389-394.
Four percent of boys in grades nine and ten reported anabolic steroid use in a 2002 study, showing that body preoccupation and attempts to alter one’s body are issues affecting both men and women.
Boyce, W. F. (2004). Young people in Canada: their health and well-being. Ottawa, Ontario: Health Canada.
Boyce, W. F. (2004). Young people in Canada: their health and well-being. Ottawa, Ontario: Health Canada.
The fashion industry has long dictated that female models be tall and waif-like; however, male models are now facing increasing pressure to slim down and appear more androgynous, in order to book top fashion jobs.
Trebay, G. (2008, February 7). The Vanishing Point. The New York Times.
Trebay, G. (2008, February 7). The Vanishing Point. The New York Times.
(for more stats and information see http://nedic.ca/know-facts/statistics)
I watch children go through issues around their bodies on a regular basis. Both boys and girls. There is so much emphasis on bodies and the way that they look.
These are just some of the reason that I am so passionate about raising money for an organization that supports people of all genders who are struggling with eating disorders, or are in various stages of recovery.
It is a lofty goal to raise $1000 6 months, but I am convinced that I can do it.
Be kind to yourself,
Kira
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