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Monte Nido & Affiliates Expert Advises Parents in Boston Globe Article
The impact of social media on the mental health of children and teens can be devastating, but there are things parents can do to help limit its reach. That’s why the assistant vice president [...]
Are “chipmunk cheeks” always a sign of bulimia?
What is sialadenosis or bulimia cheeks? Bulimia nervosa can ravage the human body, and we often search for visible signs if we sense a loved one may be struggling. We look for weight changes, [...]
What is the difference between PHP and IOP Eating Disorder Treatment?
Exploring the different levels of eating disorder day treatment The options for eating disorder treatment can be overwhelming. We understand that the different names and acronyms may be confusing to navigate, and that is why [...]
Personal Reflection: The Uncharted Territory of Quasi Eating Disorder Recovery
The following eating disorder post is a personal account by Boston University student Juliya Hsiang. At Walden, we are proud to support the next generation of eating disorder recovery professionals by including occasional student [...]
Walden featured in All Things Considered on NPR on Teen Social Media Use Story
Teens say social media is stressing them out. Here's how to help them. About 95% of U.S. teens today use some type of social media, and about a third say they use it "almost constantly," [...]
Guiding teenager’s use of social media
For the first time, the American Psychological Association has issued recommendations for guiding teenager's use of social media. The advisory, released Tuesday, is aimed at teens, parents, teachers and policy makers. Walden’s Bob Keane, Ph.D., [...]
How eating disorders are wreaking havoc in the world of dancing
The following eating disorder post is a personal account by Boston University student Luyi Chen. At Walden, we are proud to support the next generation of eating disorder recovery professionals by including occasional student blog [...]
What is gender-affirming nutrition care?
Though eating disorders can affect anyone regardless of gender identity, data shows that transgender individuals, or people who identify with a different gender than the one assigned at birth, are at higher risk for eating [...]
Walden Honors International Transgender Day of Visibility with a Call to Action
Transgender Day of Visibility is dedicated to celebrating transgender people and their contributions to society while also raising awareness of discrimination they face worldwide and in our own communities. Today and every day, we celebrate [...]
Walden Named Best Online Eating Disorder Therapy for LGBTQIA+ by Verywell Mind
Walden’s Rainbow Road was recently recognized by Verywell Mind, an award-winning health & wellness resource that reaches 150 million readers each year. The editorial team at Verywell Mind recently updated their list of top online [...]