Men and Eating Disorders with Karim Khalil

November is typically dedicated to men's health. With this episode, AUBMC head Psychiatrist and MEEDA host Dr Farid Talih meets Karim Khalil, clinical psychologist and owner of the @yalla.lets.heal Instagram account. Together they talk about- Karim's history of overeating and growing up with food as a reward- How Karim's history influences his work as a clinical psychologist- How ED present in men, and whether that is influenced by sexual orientation too- How to recognise an ED in men around you- Why men take on average 7 years to be diagnosed- What is specific to men and ED in the Middle East- What should fathers keep in mind when raising their sons to be balanced eatersYou can find out more about Karim Khalil via Instagram @yalla.lets.heal or @ninelebanonKarim is also a volunteer for @afemena and @kafalebanonFarid Talih can be contacted via AUBMC website or Tele-Health Psychiatry Portal via 01759620 (in Lebanon)Please reach out with your questions, suggestions and feedback via [email protected] your free 15 mins assessment, please visit www.meeda.me/contactswww.meeda.me

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A podcast raising awareness of eating disorders in the Middle East, produced by the Middle East Eating Disorders Association, a not-for-profit aiming to support prevention and awareness of Eating Disorders, as well as professional training, research and support to patients across the whole Middle East area.Alongside guests and listeners’ questions, the podcast aims to cover a wide diversity of aspects regarding eating disorders’ diagnosis, treatment, recovery, as well as support to patients of all sizes, ages, genders, abilities and ethnicities. Because eating disorders don’t discriminate. And because they are among the deadliest mental health conditions.