Eating Disorder Facts & Myths
Despite increased prevalence of eating disorders in the United States, widespread misconceptions about eating disorders remain that challenge…
Despite increased prevalence of eating disorders in the United States, widespread misconceptions about eating disorders remain that challenge…
AN: Anorexia ADD Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ARFID: Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder BDD:…
If you have a loved one who is suffering from an eating disorder, life as you knew it has been turned on its head. Eating disorders impact entire…
There are substantial resources for parents of children with eating disorders. At times, it can seem that there are fewer resources addressing…
Dealing with Negative Body Image Body image does not refer to what you look like but rather the personal relationship you have with your body. It…
Early detection and intervention are key for keeping your child/loved one on the path of recovery. Listed below are some Red Light tips…
At some time or another, all mothers have been there—we spend hours slaving over a lovely meal (or after a busy day, we defrost some tasty leftovers)…
Almost Anorexic: Is My (or My Loved One’s) Relationship with Food a Problem by Jennifer J. Thomas, Ph.D., and Jenni Schaefer Anorexia…
A common misperception about eating disorders is that these serious illnesses only affect women. In reality, eating disorders can and do affect men…
Stress among children and adolescents is on the rise, and mental health professionals are seeing the impact as more children seek treatment for…
Having a child or other loved one who is struggling with an eating disorder is scary stuff. You want to ease their pain and no doubt you are worrying…
Grain Exchanges provide carbohydrates for energy, fiber, and B vitamins 1 Grain equals: 1 slice bread ½ English muffin ½ cup…
While going out to dinner is an activity most people look forward to, for a family with a loved one with an eating disorder, it can induce feelings of…
Establishing effective communication patterns and ways of supporting a partner struggling with an eating disorder can be challenging. Two of the…
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…
It is important to receive proper nourishment and relearn healthy eating patterns in eating disorder treatment and recovery. For…
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…
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…
The thought of planning my son’s transition home with COVID-19 circling the globe just about logged a new record of anxiety for me. I do not suffer…
Currently, states in the U.S. are mandating that we distance ourselves from others who are possible carriers of COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus.…
Radical acceptance is accepting reality for what it is, despite how painful, uncomfortable, or disappointing it may be.
Nausea. Sinus headaches. Stress. Depression. Anxiety. Illness. It was all hitting me at once as I stood in my messy kitchen, dishes strewn about…
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,…
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…
With more and more people staying indoors and "social distancing" themselves from others, we're talking about one important aspect of being…
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…
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…
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…
WARNING: The aim of Say It Brave is to inspire honest and brave conversations about mental health. Some posts may unintentionally trigger an adverse…
Binge eating disorder is both under-diagnosed and yet the most prevalent eating disorder. In fact, there are 2.5 times more people with binge eating…
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