This August was all about the Olympics. And while it’s great to celebrate the various sports and diversity and coming together to compete, there are some issues underlying the games and the athletes that aren’t as discussed as gold metals. Eating disorders are a serious issue in Olympic athletes. This month we’ve found a few articles that highlight that topic in the hopes of more open conversations about these often hidden diseases. Additionally, we’ve rounded up some other useful articles and blogs. Leave us a comment and let us know if you found anything useful on the internet this month that you’d like to share!

Addictions and Eating Disorders

“Something Pretty” Dance Show puts spotlight on Eating Disorders

US Swimmers open up about body image and eating disorders

What drives the connection between eating disorders and certain sports?

Does My Teenager Have Binge Eating Disorder?

Tell Me I’m Fat: Coming Out About Your Fatness

I Think My Friend has Bulimia. Should I Say Something?

Elephant Tranquilizers could be linked to a wave of heroin overdoes in the MidWest

Sending Your Child to College While in Recovery from an Eating Disorder

Animal Assisted Therapy

4-legged Witness

To the Woman Who Yelled at Me and My Dog on the Airport Shuttle

Faith and Belief

A Higher Power for those who don’t believe in a higher power

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