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ACE acquired by Walden Behavioral Care
The Atlanta Center for Eating Disorders (ACE) of Dunwoody has been acquired by Walden Behavioral Care, LLC of Waltham, Mass.
People on the Move: Kimberly Wick
Kimberly Wick is named the Program Director for Walden Behavioral Care's Braintree clinic.
Walden Behavioral Care Names New Braintree Clinic Program Director
This article was originally featured in the Braintree Patch Walden Behavioral Care, LLC, which provides a full system of specialized care for individuals and families impacted by all types of eating disorders, announced Kimberly [...]
National Eating Disorders Week Raise Awareness of Illnesses
It affects the lives of 30 million Americans, encompassing all age groups, genders, races and socio-economic groups. Yet eating disorders – anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge eating and other specified feeding and eating disorder behaviors – are among the least discussed forms of mental illness.
Eating Disorder Recovery Tips for the LGBT Community
Just like eating disorders don’t discriminate based on race, age or socioeconomic status, they also do not discriminate based on gender identity or sexual orientation. Here are some recovery tips specific to the LGBT community.
5 Truths About Eating Disorder Treatment
Seeking treatment for the first time can bring a great deal of fear, nerves and anxiety – that’s completely normal. You likely have many questions and much skepticism, especially since the road to recovery for most is rarely linear. Although treatment and recovery certainly aren’t easy, they are undoubtedly worth it. Here are five things that stuck with me the most through my journey.
Extreme form of picky eating is a disorder on the rise
New England Psychologist’s Catherine Robertson Souter spoke with Renee Nelson, Psy.D, clinical director of child and adolescent services at Walden Behavioral Care, which provides eating disorder treatment at sites through Massachusetts and Connecticut, about the diagnosis and the increase in children she has seen dealing with ARFID.
Hope & Awareness: Eating disorders impact 122,000 Connecticut residents
February 26 through March 4 marks National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, a national movement shining the spotlight on eating disorders and placing life-saving resources into the hands of those in need.
Do I Need Treatment for My Eating Disorder: 5 Thoughts to Consider
Here are some considerations to keep in mind when determining whether or not you might need eating disorder treatment.
Getting Eating Disorder Help: 4 Ways to Get Started
If your own thoughts and behaviors around food and weight have become unmanageable, knowing where and how to seek support can be difficult or overwhelming. Here are some steps and resources to get you started.