Päivi Mononen-Mikkilä

Päivi Mononen-Mikkilä, 69, is a Finnish advocate who speaks out about her past struggles with anorexia, highlighting the dangers of modern beauty standards perpetuated by social media phenomena like 'skinnytok.' She believes that the obsession with thinness can lead to serious consequences, including her own infertility, which she suspects may be linked to her eating disorder. Mononen-Mikkilä emphasizes the importance of discourse around body image and encourages awareness of how women speak about themselves and one another, especially in front of young girls. Her experiences have led her to write opinion pieces addressing these issues and advocating for a more supportive environment for mental health and body positivity.