In the press…
Some of the articles and podcasts we have contributed to
There is a growing awareness of the impact of mental health issues, and of the importance of talking about how we are feeling. There is also more recognition of the importance of highlighting and celebrating normal, healthy bodies.
The London Centre is pleased to be a part of this movement - trying to challenge stigma around mental health and trying to challenge the distorted perceptions of body image which are often portrayed on social media. Below are some of the articles and podcasts The London Centre have contributed to. We hope they are helpful.
Dr Bryony Bamford collaborates with the Stylist on an article that explores the impact of social media on body image. Click here to read the article
Dr Bryony Bamford joins Gemma Oaten on GB News with Eamon Holmes and Isabel Webster to talk about the rise in Eating Disorders in the UK and the importance of early specialist intervention.
Dr Bryony Bamford discusses Body Dysmorphic Disorder, what it is and how you know if you’ve got it, with Grazia Magazine. Click here to read more.
Daniel Rogers writes for Dazed Beauty about celebrity images being photoshopped to ‘sinister levels’ and what impact that is having on its audiences perception of beauty. Click here to read more.
Ally Sinyard writes for the Stylist about body image and how to manage negative body image thoughts. With contributions from a range of professionals who work with eating disorders and body image issues, including Dr Bryony Bamford, Founder and Director at The London Centre. Click here to read more.
Claudia Canavan writes for Women’s Health - sharing an extract from the debut book of Amy Lane about dealing with an eating disorder in adulthood, and sharing The London Centre’s reflections on disordered eating. Click here to read more.
Well Far: The Running Podcast - Running on Empty: Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating in Runners
This episode of Well Far explores eating disorders within the running community, with Amy Lane reading a chapter from her book, followed by a discussion with Dr Bryony Bamford, Founder and Director of The London Centre. If you did want to give it a listen you can do so here on Apple and here on spotify.
Marianne Eloise writes for Paper magazine about managing eating disorders during the coronavirus pandemic. She shares some of the difficulties people with eating disorders are experiencing, and suggests some advice around how to cope, including some thoughts from The London Centre. Click here to read more.
Daniel Rodgers writes for Dazed Beauty about the rise in social media accounts which photoshop the images of celebrities, and the consequences this has for our perceptions of attractiveness and our own self-esteem. Click here to read more.
Hattie Crisell considers the impact of lockdown on our body image, and whether “tweakments” are a solution or whether they only perpetuate the problem. Click here to read more.