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Seriously, What Is Wrong with Fashion/Fitness Magazines Sometimes?
Being happy and comfortable in your own skin is bad for the "beauty" business. But you know what? It’s great for us – and it’s what every single person deserves.
Eating Disorder Tips for Recovering Students Coming Back to Campus
If you’re currently working through an eating disorder, or have a history with one, here are some helpful ways to make your college experience as successful as possible
Does My Child Need Eating Disorder Treatment? 4 Questions to Ask Yourself
Could your child have an eating disorder? I often recommend parents think about what is “typical” for their child and how does that compare or contrast to their current behaviors and food choices.
Meet Louisa Howell – Ambassador of Hope (VLOG)
Louisa Howell is the adult mental health counselor at Walden Behavioral Care's Peabody clinic where she has been since it opened almost 3 years ago!
5 Symptoms That Will Help You Better Understand Binge Eating Disorder
Despite being the most common eating disorder in the United States (impacting 6-8 million Americans, twice the number of people with anorexia and bulimia), binge eating disorder is often misunderstood and its magnitude overlooked.
What If My Friend Has an Eating Disorder? (Vlog)
Here are some helpful ways to support a friend that you are concerned has an eating disorder.
Trauma & Eating Disorders – The Unique Role of Residential Treatment Settings
Trauma recovery takes time and may be especially difficult for the many people who use eating disorder behaviors to cope. Residential treatment can provide a contained, nurturing environment where individuals can begin the process of interrupting negative coping mechanisms and re-establisha sense of safety in the world.
Viewpoint: Why BMI is Not the End-All-Be-All
While one’s BMI should never be ignored, it isn’t a comprehensive marker for assessing an individual’s health.
Some Thoughts on the New Eating Disorder Film, “Feed”
‘Feed,” a film written, directed and acted by “Pretty Little Liars” star, Troian Bellisario, follows Olivia, who begins engaging in disordered eating as a way of coping with the overwhelming feelings of loss, guilt and loneliness after the tragic death of her twin brother.
Netflix Show Sparks Debate Over Anorexia
“To the Bone” is praised by some experts for shining a spotlight on eating disorders, but they worry about the portrayal of people with the condition.