E-controversy: Pro-anorexia Web Sites
Authors:
M. Novák
Authors‘ workplace:
Psychiatrická léčebna Horní Beřkovice
ředitel MUDr. J. Tomeček
Published in:
Čes. a slov. Psychiat., 104, 2008, No. 4, pp. 196-198.
Category:
Comprehensive Reports
Overview
Anorexia refers to the promotion or support of anorexia nervosa as a lifestyle choice rather than a mental disorder. The following article is concerned with web sites that not only give those who choose to defer or refuse medical or psychological treatment a place to discuss their illness in a non-judgmental environment. They go further, disputing the prevailing medical and psychological consensus that treats anorexia nervosa as a mental illness rather than a life philosophy.
Key words:
eating disorders, anorexia nervosa, internet, life style, Pro-anorexia Web Sites.
Sources
1. Mathis, Ch. G.: Pro-Anorexia Web Sites: The Thin Web Line: WebMD [online], 2005. Dostupný z WWW:
< http://my.webmd.com/content/article/109/109381.htm >.
2. Cerulean Butterfly [online]. Dostupný z WWW:
< http://www.ceruleanbutterfly.com >.
3. Whoolahey Thinspiration [online]. Dostupný z WWW:
< http://www.freewebs.com/whoolaheythinspiration >.
4. Petite and Perfect [online]. Dostupný z WWW:
< http://www.freewebs.com/petite_and_perfect >.
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