YouTube is not the only social media giant to recently overhaul their policies when it comes to eating disorder-related content.

Back in 2021, Pinterest confirmed that it would “prohibit all ads with weight loss language and imagery”, building on its preexisting ban on ads relating to body shaming and weight loss scams.

Last year, TikTok also announced that it would remove videos that promoted eating disorders, as well as content featuring problematic practices like short-term fasting and overexercising.

“We’re making this change, in consultation with eating disorders experts, researchers and physicians, as we understand that people can struggle with unhealthy eating patterns and behaviour without having an eating disorder diagnosis,” the company said at the time.

For information and help on eating disorders, visit eating disorder charity Beat’s website.

YouTube’s new guidelines will crack down on eating disorder-related videos