'Be You' with Hope Virgo and Professor Heather Widdows

Trigger warnings: eating disorders, disordered eating, mental health

This fascinating wellbeing talk forms part of UoBe Festival, with Alumna of the Year 2021, Hope Virgo. Hope and Professor Heather Widdows discuss Hope’s activism with her campaign Dump the Scales – a challenge to the idea that treatment for eating-disorder patients can be tied to their BMI. It will also explore how the beauty industry and social media is shaping human experience.

We appreciate that a discussion of this nature can be difficult. If you have been affected by the discussion - or know someone who may need support around eating disorders and disordered eating - we have included some useful links below.