The terms “pro-anorexia”, or “pro-ana”, and “pro-bulimia”, or “pro-mia”, refer to content, usually online, that promotes the harmful behaviour and mindset that forms part of some eating disorders.

May 9, 2025 · With all kinds of misleading and harmful information out there, such as “pro-ana” content and pro-eating disorder websites, people often don’t realize they have a problem.

Oct 29, 2025 · Much of the 'pro-ana' content encourages ‘control’ over your appetite, celebrating the ability to forgo not only foods considered higher in calories, but any food at all.

Aug 1, 2024 · Drawing from established literature on anorexia nervosa and the pro-ana subculture, this study employs a qualitative analysis of online pro-ana spaces, examining discussions, narratives, …

4 days ago · Pro-anorexia is a movement that seeks acceptance of anorexia nervosa. Adherents also use the term "thinspiration." It is often part of human nature to band together, and seek acceptance …

Pro-ana websites and pro-ana groups on places like Discord have become a concerning online phenomenon. These communities revolve around the promotion of anorexia nervosa as a lifestyle, …

Mar 10, 2024 · The terms “pro-anorexia,” or “pro-ana,” and “pro-bulimia,” or “pro-mia,” refer to content, usually online, that promotes an engagement in harmful behaviors to maintain what is viewed on …

Aug 5, 2025 · What is pro-ed or pro-ana? Pro-ana (pro-anorexia) or pro-ed (pro-eating disorders) websites or ‘thinspiration’ blogs and Facebook pages are online communities where people with …

3 days ago · [From Latin pro in favour of + an (orexi) a, from Greek an- not or without + orexis appetite + -ia indicating a condition or quality]

Jan 14, 2012 · “Pro-ana websites are online communities of individuals who believe that anorexia is not a serious psychiatric condition that requires treatment, but rather it's a lifestyle choice”, says Helen …