Laxatives for Weight Loss: The Real Risks of This TikTok Trend
Laxatives are being promoted online as a cheap way to lose weight -- sometimes called “budget Ozempic.” But using laxatives for weight loss is not…
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Is Body Dysmorphia an Eating Disorder?
Body dysmorphia is a mental health condition where a person becomes fixated on perceived flaws in their appearance, often focusing on one specific…
Eating Disorder Recovery Books: Recommended Reading
Looking for trusted books on eating disorder recovery? We've curated this list with some of our favorite book titles for adults, teens, children,…
Night Eating Syndrome: How to End the Nighttime Eating Cycle and Sleep Better
Night eating syndrome (NES) occurs when someone compulsively eats at night or frequently wakes up at night to eat. This can disrupt sleep and lead to…
Our 10 Best Eating Disorder Blogs for Parents, Families, Caregivers & Friends
Eating Recovery Center houses one of the world's largest collection of eating disorder blogs, articles and resources written and clinically reviewed…
10 Things Parents Need to Know About Eating Disorders
These are the top 10 things that I believe parents should know about eating disorders. Eating disorders don't just affect the child; they affect the…
Returning to Exercise After Eating Disorder Treatment
Returning to exercise during eating disorder recovery is an important step that should be done with care. The recovery experts at ERC recommend taking…
Diabetes and Eating Disorders
Discover the link between diabetes and eating disorders here. Learn how to spot an eating disorder, seek treatment and find recovery.
Eating Disorder Relapse Prevention: Making a Plan
Looking for an eating disorder relapse prevention plan? Here are the tips you need to get back on your feet in eating disorder recovery.
How Does Online Bullying Affect Mental Health?
Online bullying doesn’t stop when the screen turns off — it can have lasting effects on mental health. Nearly 46% of U.S. teens have experienced…
Eating Disorder Recovery at Every Age: Real Stories & Lessons Learned
Eating disorder recovery is possible at any stage in life, from adolescence through college, midlife, and later years. Here, real people share the…
Parenting Through Eating Disorder Recovery: Advice from Those Who’ve Been There
Supporting a loved one through eating disorder recovery can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. In this special Q&A episode, we…
Eating Disorders 101 and 201
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Love Actually... Can Help Eating Disorder Recovery: 11 Tips for You and Your Partner
Here are expert tips for anyone in eating disorder recovery (and their partner) to help their relationship grow and thrive.
10 Essential Resources for Your Eating Disorder Recovery
Explore our top 10 eating disorder resources packed with expert tips, tools and insights to support your recovery.
IOP for Eating Disorders: What to Expect
What is IOP? Learn all about IOP treatment for eating disorders and discover the benefits, including staying connected to your school, work and/or…
Everything You Need to Know About DBT
Here’s how dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills can support your mental health. Get the facts about emotion regulation, distress tolerance and…
Energy Drinks and Eating Disorders: What’s the Connection?
What’s the link between energy drinks and eating disorders, and are young women and adolescents at high risk? Our nutrition director offers insights.
Navigating the Holidays
A support guide for loved ones.
5 Practical Skills for Lasting Eating Disorder Recovery
Explore five eating disorder coping skills and get personal insights from the experts at Eating Recovery Center.
Helping Your Child Handle the Pressure to Bulk Up for Sports
Is your child feeling pressured to bulk up for sports? Learn the dangers and five ways to help them build a positive relationship with food.
Connecting the Dots: Find Relief From Eating Disorders and Co-occurring Conditions
Discover why co-occurring conditions happen and six proven therapies to help you heal.
What to Do When Your Doctor Tells You to Lose Weight
Discover six ways to navigate conversations around weight loss at the doctor’s office – whether you are in eating disorder recovery or not.
The Highly Sensitive Person (HSP): 8 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health
A highly sensitive person (HSP) experiences emotions and sensory stimuli more deeply than others. This can lead to feeling overwhelmed by loud noises,…
100+ Common Eating Disorder Acronyms, Abbreviations and Terms
While learning about eating disorders, you’ve probably come across many eating disorder abbreviations. Some might be familiar to you, but others could…
ARFID in Kids: Signs & Symptoms to Watch for
See how the eating disorder ARFID affects children. Learn how to recognize the signs of ARFID and how to get help, with insights from ARFID experts.
Supporting College Students With Eating Disorders and Mental Health Concerns
For generations, college students have faced many stresses related to this major life transition, maneuvering through the challenges of a new…
Eating Disorders in College Students: 7 Tips for College Professionals
Discover our 7 essential tips for college professionals to support students struggling with eating disorders and mental health concerns.
15 Ways to Manage Eating Disorder Triggers
Here are 15 practical ways to manage eating disorder triggers, from building support systems to navigating social media without harm.Ask for…
Ozempic and Eating Disorders: Risks of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs
GLP-1-related weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy were first made to treat type 2 diabetes, but now they’re often used to help people…
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