Special Topics
Understanding Orthorexia: A Terrible, Tricky Eating Disorder
The eating disorder spectrum is far-reaching. Most of the general public understand what anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder are. However, there are other eating disorders that affect men and women, too. One of those less common disorders is orthorexia.
The Truth Behind Nutritional Supplements for Athletes
Athletes are always looking for an edge over their competitors. As such, they are often more vulnerable to (the less than truthful) claims made by nutritional supplement companies.
Weight-based bullying can lead to psychological distress
Fashion magazines, television shows, movies and other media have promoted the idea that “thin is in” for decades. While there has been a slight shift in thinking recently, bias against larger individuals continues to be an issue that can have medical and psychological consequences.
6 Unhelpful Beliefs People May Have About Eating Disorder Treatment (and How to Challenge Them)
In my work as an eating disorder professional, I often hear unrealistic expectations, baseless rumors or frankly inaccurate myths about eating disorder treatment that have been powerful enough to prevent many from seeking the help they need.
How Long Does Eating Disorder Recovery Take?
Whether you're new to eating disorder treatment, or well on your way toward recovery, a commonly asked question is, "How long is this going to take?" While this is a difficult question to answer--as it is so dependent on many variables, what I can say is that following these three steps can have a significant impact on recovery success.
Stuart Koman ’76 Discusses Challenges Faced by Patients with Eating Disorders
Trinity College’s Science for the Greater Good series, now in its fifth year, recently welcomed its latest alumnus speaker, Stuart Koman ’76, the founding president and CEO of Waltham, Massachusetts-based Walden Behavioral Care, Inc.
7 Reasons to Say “No” to Celebrity Diets (and Diets in General)
It’s undeniable that diets can offer appeal and intrigue, promising to make us look and feel good in short amounts of time. What they don't address in their annoying little sales pitches is that they actually can be quite dangerous, and most often don't work.
New Haven College Hosts Program on Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are centered around negative body images. But artistic images, generated by those who suffer from eating disorders, can have a healing power. That was the message delivered Friday night at Albertus Magnus College, which hosted a program and art exhibition on “The Images of Eating Disorders.”
What If My Adult Child Has an Eating Disorder?
If you are a parent of an adult living with an eating disorder, know that you are capable of making a significant and lasting difference in their lives and in their recovery.
A New Eating Disorder Center in Dunwoody Neighborhood
A second residential treatment center for eating disorders is set to open in Dunwoody in early November; this time in the Dunwoody North area.