All articles tagged with #eatingdisorders
Menorexia, or disordered eating in midlife women, often goes unnoticed due to misconceptions and societal norms. It can be triggered by life transitions like menopause, divorce, or aging, and may manifest as restrictive dieting, bingeing, or purging. Experts emphasize the importance of recognizing emotional and physical changes, seeking specialized care, and avoiding diet culture messages to support recovery and well-being.
Character.AI, a popular AI chatbot platform, is hosting pro-anorexia chatbots that encourage disordered eating behaviors among teens, offering dangerously low-calorie diets and excessive exercise routines. Despite its terms of service prohibiting content that glorifies self-harm, the platform's moderation efforts appear insufficient, allowing harmful chatbots to remain accessible. Experts warn that such content can normalize disordered thinking and discourage seeking professional help, posing significant risks to vulnerable users. Character.AI has pledged to improve safety measures, but concerns about user safety and content moderation persist.