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COVID-19 and an Eating Disorder in Quarantine with Mia Kang

Published: April 16, 2020, 10 a.m.

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Over the past year, Dr. Allie Sharma and Bridget Malcolm have been working on a podcast which was due to launch in March 2020.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are releasing a few interviews clips with guests from our yet-to-be-released podcast who have COVID-19 stories.

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Today we are excited to share Mia Kang\'s story with you.  Please listen to this episode from Mia Kang\\u2019s conversation with us on March 22, 2020 as we highlight her experience with both a suspected COVID-19 illness and her eating disorder in quarantine.

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Mia Kang is a model and social influencer who promotes diversity and body positivity, particularly celebrating Curve within modelling.  Half South Korean, half British and born in Hong Kong, Mia started modelling at the age of 13 and has worked in cities across the world such as London, Tokyo, Hamburg, Seoul, Los Angeles, Milan, Dubai, Singapore, Miami and many more.

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Mia has graced the covers of Elle, Harpers Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, China Vogue and has been featured in Sports Illustrated. Mia splits her time between her two passions, travel and perfecting her Muay Thai skills.

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You can follow Mia on instagram at @miakang.

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Please note that the contents of Coping with COVID-19 are for informational purposes only.  The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on COPING WITH COVID-19.

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As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you\\u2019re having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

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Thank you for listening to Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie.

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