Hunger for Acceptance | Michelle Mah | TEDxChatsworthInternationalSchool

Personal Experience & Recovery - The speaker shares a personal journey through childhood struggles with food, body image, and the development of bulimia nervosa and body dysmorphic disorder [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] - The speaker highlights the importance of professional support, mindfulness, and self-compassion in the healing process [21][22][23] - The speaker emphasizes the ongoing nature of recovery and the importance of self-compassion in managing inner criticism [26][27] Eating Disorder Statistics & Impact - Eating disorders affect a significant portion of the population, with one in five women struggling with disordered eating and 22% of adolescents and youth being impacted [17] - Less than 6% of clinically diagnosed individuals are medically underweight [18] - Suicide attempts are prevalent among those diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (31%), bulimia nervosa (21%), and binge eating disorder (21%) [18] - LGBT plus youth are four times as likely to attempt suicide [18] - Every 52 minutes, one person dies as a direct consequence of an eating disorder [19] - Only 16% of those diagnosed seek treatment [19] Societal Factors & Advocacy - The speaker advocates for an end to fat shaming and weight teasing, highlighting their long-lasting impact [17] - The speaker emphasizes the need for increased research and advocacy for eating disorders globally [24] - The speaker expresses concern about the impossible beauty standards that children are exposed to [25] - The speaker encourages parents and adults to help children create positive memories and to address their own inner work [26]