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.

Jan 11, 2026 · We are the evolution of pro-ana, the start of the new generation of eating disorder support forums. This area is to discuss how it was, and how the evolution is changing things for the …

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.

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, …

Oct 21, 2025 · Pro-ana — short for pro-anorexia — refers to online communities and social media spaces that promote or glorify anorexia and disordered eating. These sites encourage harmful …

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, …

3 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 …

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 …