The mechanisms underlying anorexia and its physiological consequences are well understood thanks to scientific studies, but research into its causes—including psychological...

There are no set rules for treating adolescent girls with anorexia; each case is unique. The decision to hospitalize must be made jointly by the healthcare professionals, the...

Does the societal ideal of a slim body explain why some teenage girls develop anorexia? Xavier Pommereau analyzes the influence of societal factors and broadens the discussion to...

Françoise Narring sees young people—some of whom suffer from anorexia or bulimia—at the University Hospital of Geneva, in a unit specializing in adolescents. She explains why, even...

The organization Allo Anorexie Boulimie, based in Nantes, supports parents of children with eating disorders. Its president, Marie-Élisabeth Saillet—herself the mother of a daughter...

They are between 14 and 20 years old; they call the doctors and psychologists at the Fil Santé Jeunes helpline as a last resort, overcome with shame, not daring to talk about it with...

The first prerequisite for taking charge of one’s own health is access to knowledge. Health literacy is a major determinant of population health. It refers to individuals’ motivation...

At Jean-Verdier Hospital in Bondy, forensic professionals provide daily support to victims of violence. Moving beyond theoretical frameworks, doctors, psychologists, and nurses work...

In contrast to a coercive approach, a Quebec-based network supports perpetrators of violence to help them stop. The intervention methods include: initial intake, individual and group...

Gender is a major determinant of people’s health. Given this often-overlooked fact, any initiative in education, prevention, or health promotion must take gender into account and...