# Anorexia Awareness Ads These Emaciated Disney Characters Raise Awareness About Eating Disorders By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-11-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anorexia-awareness References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/370647/Artist-Imagines-Disney-Characters-As-Victims-Of-Anorexia/) & [sainthoax](http://www.sainthoax.com/royalmisfits.html) In haunting illustrations, artist Saint Hoax draws emaciated and sickly skinny [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidslife) princesses and princes in the name of anorexia awareness. Baring the tagline "Don't let anorexia eat you alive,' the awareness-raising campaign is targeted specifically at children. The [Royal Misfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kent-monkman-being-legendary) posters speaks to kids who already have or are on the road to having anorexia nervosa and other eating disorders. Youth as young as five years of age are being diagnosed with anorexia in particular. In the anorexia awareness ads, Princess Jasmine, Snow White, Hercules, Princess Ariel and Prince Eric all are depicted as gaunt versions of themselves, with protruding collar bones and ribs, hallowed eyes and pained expressions. The posters send a message to children and adults alike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Anorexia Awareness:** Creating awareness about anorexia nervosa and other eating disorders to promote early diagnosis and prevention. - **Emaciated Disney Characters:** Using familiar Disney characters to visually illustrate the impact of anorexia and raise awareness among children. - **Youth Eating Disorders:** Highlighting the concerning rise of anorexia among young children and the need for targeted interventions and support. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare:** Opportunity for healthcare organizations to develop specialized programs and initiatives for early detection and treatment of eating disorders in children. - **Advertising & Marketing:** Potential for creative agencies to collaborate with non-profit organizations to design impactful awareness campaigns that resonate with children and their families. - **Entertainment & Media:** Need for media companies and content creators to incorporate responsible messaging around body image and eating disorders in children's entertainment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md) - [Animation-Themed Frozen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidslife.md) - [Body-Positive Disney Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflect.md) - [Animation-Themed Kids Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscar-mayer-and-disney.md) - [Grayscale Burger Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-france-anti-bullying.md) - [Mental-Health Awareness QSR Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-meal-box.md) - [Diverse African Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creativesoul.md) - [Mock Social Good Fashion Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-models-own.md) - [Whimsical Character-Inspired Statement Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-x-disney.md)