Middle East Eating Disorders Association Podcast

Men and Eating Disorders with Karim Khalil

November 25, 2021 MEEDA Season 2 Episode 16
Middle East Eating Disorders Association Podcast
Men and Eating Disorders with Karim Khalil
Show Notes

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 eaters

You can find out more about Karim Khalil via Instagram @yalla.lets.heal or @ninelebanon
Karim is also a volunteer for @afemena and @kafalebanon

Farid Talih can be contacted via AUBMC website or Tele-Health Psychiatry Portal via 01759620 (in Lebanon)

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