Eating Disorders

October 21, 2011 - Feed Me

Found in ‘Adbusters Australia’ Journal of The Mental Environment #96.Sept/Oct 2011.  Image title ‘Cocoa Puffs’ (Lee Price).

December 28, 2009 - Dinner’s ready

 

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Kathryn J Zerbe describes the social connotations of eating alone … “The mere idea of someone eating alone conveys a sense of disconnection, loneliness and alienation, just as sharing a meal communicates the opposite.”    Pic is Ruth’s jaw dropping transformation of the dining hall on the recent Youth Focus camp - meal time even sounded different!  More pics …

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October 18, 2009 - Anybody – Somebody ?

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Here’s an opportunity to share your thoughts on body image and eating issues, and contribute ideas on what messages might help prevent them.   Just complete this Youth Survey and/or check out the Reach Out BLOG.   Your voice is really important.   About the art and Black Dog’s involvement …

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December 29, 2008 - Human beings ache for understanding

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Talk at children’s hospital … “By stepping out from behind The Black Dog Project tonight to talk about my truth, I hope to create a shift in the way some of us may perceive ourselves and others who have  something wrong with them - and the power of words to create that shift … “   Click  image for more

September 15, 2007 - Knock Knock Campaign

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Postcard design by The Black Dog Project for events during Body Image and Eating Disorders Week 2007   Click image for more

August 15, 2006 - Male body image – Measuring up to GI Joe

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While the probability of finding a real woman with a Barbie figure has been calculated at less than 1 in 100,000, the odds of any man shaping up to GI Joe Extreme, Iron Man or Batman are non-existent.  Nutritionist, Matt O’Neil talks about it …    Click image for more