Special Topics
13 Reasons Why We Need to Talk About It
The question for all of us as providers, relatives or as friends remains: how can we help our loved ones and students/clients/patients access proper mental health treatment and support prior to feeling as though they have no other option? Our answer: We can all become better informed and we must not be afraid to have these conversations. Awareness PLUS action is powerful. Our answer: We can all become better informed and we must not be afraid to have these conversations. Awareness PLUS action is powerful.
VIDEO: Eating Disorders and LGBTQ Community
In this video, we discuss more behind the correlation between the LGBTQ community and eating disorders, including risk factors, treatment options and new resources for the community.
Ideas for Maintaining Positive Body Image This Summer
No matter how much we may have dreamt about it in the long cold winter months, summer can certainly be a challenging and triggering time, especially for those with eating disorders. Here are some tips for beating those summer insecurities. So what can you do to take back control and preserve a positive body image? Here are some tips:
5 Gifs for Eating Disorder Recovery
Here are some motivational GIFs that I hope will help you progress in your recovery.
Are Eating Disorders A Choice?
Eating disorders are like rip currents. They highjack our instincts, alter our primal signals for survival and change our behavior.
Where Can I Find Help for an Eating Disorder?
While there is no simple answer to the common question “Where can I find help for an eating disorder?” – hopefully the following guidelines will provide a framework (and some valuable resources) to navigate the process.
Female Athletes and the Menstrual Cycle
One hallmark symptom of underfueling and overtraining in the female athlete however, that cannot and should not be missed, is a change in the menstrual cycle.
Does My Client Need Residential Treatment: 4 Things to Keep in Mind
Outpatient providers can be voices of encouragement that connects clients to higher levels of specialized care, when appropriate. To help you in these cases, here are some questions to consider.
College Students & Eating Disorders: 6 Recovery Tips for the Summer
Summer break doesn’t mean you have to hit the reset button. Here are some tips to make this transition a bit easier
5 Ways to Reduce the Risk for an Eating Disorder Post-Bariatric Surgery
Here are some recommendations to reduce the risk of eating disorders following bariatric surgery.