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8 Warning Signs of Orthorexia
While many people living with orthorexia may report that it started off as a positive way to improve their health, for those who have the biological, social and psychological precursors for developing an eating disorder, these seemingly innocuous lifestyle changes can actually have very opposite effects.
I Applaud You, Gracie Gold
I was really sad when my daughter texted me the news that Gracie Gold, a 2014 Winter Olympics bronze medalist, announced she was taking a break from competition because she is suffering from anxiety, depression and an eating disorder.
Is Bulimia Genetic?
Our exact understanding of the intersection between genetics and eating disorders continues to evolve and there is still a need for more answers and clarity. Some notable research, however hints at the magnitude of this relationship.
5 Ways to Help Your Child Develop a Healthy Body Image
How do we ensure that our children have a positive relationship with food and in turn with their natural body size and shape?
Eating Disorder Treatment: Answers to Your 5 Most Common Insurance Questions
What you need to know about insurance for eating disorder treatment!
5 Specific Ways Nurses Can Help in Your Eating Disorder Recovery
Many people probably don’t consider nurses when they think about the eating disorder treatment team. They are, however a critical support in recovery--here's how.
3 Innovative Components of Adult Residential Eating Disorder Treatment
As our understanding of eating disorders evolves, so does the makeup of the programming designed to best treat them. Here’s a look at some more innovative components to residential treatment for adults with eating disorders
7 Quotes to Help Kick Your Eating Disorder to the Curb!
Here are some awesome quotes to keep in your back pocket for the days that harder to quiet the pesky voice of your eating disorder.
Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for Eating Disorders: 5 Things You Didn’t Know
In working with adolescents living with eating disorders and their families, I am continually amazed to see the power of Family Based Treatment in uniting families during what is otherwise an incredibly challenging time. Here are some facts you may not know about Family-Based Treatment
Boy moms: Raising a body-positive child applies to us, too
Laura Roias, LICSW, CEDS, from Walden Behavioral Care, confirms raising sons with positive body images it isn’t a simple task. She suggests these ways to boost body positivity among boys