Education

Eating Disorder Facts & Myths

Despite increased prevalence of eating disorders in the United States, widespread misconceptions about eating disorders remain that challenge…

Education

Commonly-used Eating Disorder Acronyms

AN: Anorexia ADD Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ARFID: Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder BDD:…

Signs and Symptoms

Warning Signs of Eating Disorder Relapse

  Early detection and intervention are key for keeping your child/loved one on the path of recovery. Listed below are some Red Light tips…

Advocacy

Resources List: Recommended Reading

Almost Anorexic: Is My (or My Loved One’s) Relationship with Food a Problem by Jennifer J. Thomas, Ph.D., and Jenni Schaefer   Anorexia…

Recovery

Kids, Stress and Eating Disorders

Stress among children and adolescents is on the rise, and mental health professionals are seeing the impact as more children seek treatment for…

Treatment

Eating Recovery Food Exchanges

Grain Exchanges provide carbohydrates for energy, fiber, and B vitamins 1 Grain equals: 1 slice bread ½ English muffin ½ cup…

Signs and Symptoms

A Letter to All the Caregivers

Following is a letter written by Bonnie Brennan to anyone who is caring for a loved one with an eating disorder. Today I would like to acknowledge…

Families in Recovery

10 Tips for Mealtime Support

  It is important to receive proper nourishment and relearn healthy eating patterns in eating disorder treatment and recovery. For…

Treatment

Willingness: Is it Really That Important?

If you are struggling in your journey today, perhaps you may find it helpful to ask yourself the question I asked myself every morning in those early…

Advocacy

Racial Justice and Healthcare Equity

Emancipation was only one battle won in the centuries-long struggle for Black Civil Rights - a struggle that is far from over. Racism continues to…

Say It Brave

Letting It All Out

Nausea. Sinus headaches. Stress. Depression. Anxiety. Illness. It was all hitting me at once as I stood in my messy kitchen, dishes strewn about…

Say It Brave

Loss and Resiliency During Anxious Times

To anyone feeling some type of loss right now, I hope you know right now in this moment that how you feel is more than okay. It is okay to feel sad,…

Say It Brave

Becoming a Human Guardrail for Your Child

I hope she knows she never will have to go about this all on her own. That her guardrails will always be there in some form, watching over her, and…

Say It Brave

Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall: I’m a New Mom

In March of 2016, my husband and I welcomed a beautiful baby girl. She lit up our lives and I was the happiest I have every been. Naturally, my body…

Say It Brave

The Real Skinny on Spring Break - McCall

Here is the real skinny on spring break: it is not about what bathing suit you wear or how much you weigh. Spring Break is a vacation in the sun with…

Say It Brave

Healthy Relationships and Perspectives

I’ve been thinking a lot about a quote I’ve seen floating around various social media spaces lately: “Sometimes you have to make peace with the fact…

Say It Brave

The Tiny Evolutions in Recovery

WARNING: The aim of Say It Brave is to inspire honest and brave conversations about mental health. Some posts may unintentionally trigger an adverse…

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