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Walden deal expands eating disorder network into Georgia
Walden Behavioral Care, LLC, has acquired the Atlanta Center for Eating Disorders (ACE) of Dunwoody, Georgia, expanding its portfolio outside of the New England area.
5 Myths of Residential Treatment for Eating Disorders
Examining and debunking myths about residential treatment for eating disorders can be really helpful in making the decision to enter this level of care. Here are some common myths as reported from many of my previous patients.
Athletes & Eating Disorders – An Olympic Hopeful Shares His Journey
Athletes are 2-3x more at risk for eating disorders compared with other populations. Those impacted span all types of sports, competitive levels and genders. One example is David Proctor, a former All-American runner at Boston University and current Olympic hopeful
Waltham’s Walden Behavioral Care Expands
Walden Behavioral Care has been making news - good news, to be specific. This month, the Waltham-based company purchased the Atlanta Center for Eating Disorders and in December opened a treatment clinic in Milford.
Walden Behavioral Care Acquires Atlanta Provider
Walden Behavioral Care, an eating disorder treatment provider with operations in Central Massachusetts, has acquired an Atlanta company specializing in the same area of medicine, expanding Walden's footprint beyond New England.
This Year, I’m Being My Own Valentine
Understanding what self-compassion is--and what it isn't--is a critical piece in gaining self-acceptance and boosting self-esteem.
What Does “This is Us” Teach Us About Body Image and Weight Stigma?
For those of you that missed our latest Facebook Live discussing the best new show on NBC, "This is Us" with Dr. Stu Koman, the founder and CEO of Walden, we've highlighted 5 takeaways from our discussion
Walden Behavioral Care Expands to Georgia
Walden Behavioral Care announced the acquisition of the Atlanta Center for Eating Disorders (ACE) of Dunwoody, Ga. The joining of these two organizations brings more comprehensive, individualized and accessible eating disorder treatment to those across the Atlanta region.
Athletes & Eating Disorders – When Can I Exercise, Again?
While there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach in determining when / if someone struggling with an eating disorder could return to exercise or their sport, here are some of the criterion we use to help determine the appropriateness of incorporating exercise back into the life of an eating disorder patient.
One on One: Stuart Koman, President and CEO, Walden Behavioral Care
Worcester Telegram & Gazette January 2017 Stuart Koman first founded Walden Behavioral Care in 2003, after the Waltham Hospital closed. He felt that the hospital's mental and behavioral programs were important and needed to [...]