It’s time to hold platforms accountable for their role in fostering digital environments where abuse thrives – and here’s what we can do about it…
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Maxine Ali
Maxine Ali is a food, health and feminist journalist, a linguist, and body image researcher. Follow her on Instagram @maxineali
A spotlight on the ‘surge of overdiagnosis’ in mental health
There’s often a picture painted in the media that mental health conditions are being ‘overdiagnosed’, but what’s the reality?…
Why are so many people turning to AI for companionship – and is it risky?
From virtual friendships to confiding in chatbot therapists, many people turning to AI for connection and companionship…
Deconstructing deepfake abuse
How artificial intelligence is fuelling a disturbing new surge in violence against women and girls…
Why media literacy matters, now more than ever
How to read between the lines and use media literacy as a tool for mental health…
Stamping out the stigma: throwaway sayings and why they’re so damaging to mental health
Understanding the impact of our words, and how they can perpetuate stigma…
The undeniable value in knowing your own worth
It’s time we recognised that how we might look to others does not dictate how we should feel about ourselves…
‘Body positivity’ takes on a whole new meaning
The phrase has been with us for years, and was recently added to the Oxford English Dictionary, but the debate around the subject is only just getting started…
How to help a loved one with body dysmorphic disorder
Seeing someone we care for be consumed by perceived ‘flaws’ can be extremely difficult. But the good news is there are ways you can support a loved one experiencing BDD…