Potential risks of pro-eating disorder websites

Clinical Psychology Review

Volumn 31, Issue 4, 2011, Pages 525-531

  Rouleau, Codie R ^a   Von Ranson, Kristin M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Internet; Pro anorexia; Pro bulimia; Pro eating disorder; Review; Risks

Indexed keywords

CONVALESCENCE; DISEASE EXACERBATION; EATING DISORDER; HELP SEEKING BEHAVIOR; HUMAN; INTERNET; MEDICAL INFORMATION; PEER REVIEW; REVIEW;

BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDERS; BODY IMAGE; EATING DISORDERS; FEMALE; HUMANS; INTERNET; SOCIAL SUPPORT;

EID: 79953803237     PISSN: 02727358     EISSN: 18737811     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.cpr.2010.12.005     Document Type: Review

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