Henny was interviewed by the Straits Times for her views on “What to say – and not to say – to someone with a suspected eating disorder”.
Here’s a snippet from her quotes:
a patient may misinterpret comments like “You look well” or “You look healthy” to mean “You look fat”. She explains that patients are often plagued with critical thoughts about themselves, viewing the world through an eating disorder lens or filter.
To read her full quotes and read the the full article, follow this link: https://www.straitstimes.com/life/what-to-say-and-not-to-say-to-someone-with-a-suspected-eating-disorder
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