There are lots of stereotypes and myths about eating disorders out there. I've gathered some important facts about eating disorders that you probably did not know. All of these facts are crucial for ...
Featuring Insight from Eating Recovery Center Clinical Manager, Emma Streit, LCSW Eating disorders are often misunderstood, but they impact millions of individuals and families across the United ...
The triggers for midlife eating disorders look different than they do for younger women.
An eating disorder during such a delicate time can put both the mother and child in danger. Nutritionally, a mother's body ...
It’s exactly what it sounds like. "Chewing and spitting" — occasionally known as "c/s" to sufferers and "CHSP" to psychologists — is a disordered eating behaviour in which individuals chew up and then ...
Researchers have identified many different causes for eating disorders, ranging from genetic risk factors to the culture a person grows up in. However, no single factor causes all eating disorders.
Obesity is a health condition, but it does not fall under the category of eating disorder. However, certain eating disorders may lead to a person developing obesity. Doctors consider obesity not an ...
A psychiatrist, who supports others with eating disorders, reveals her own hidden struggle with body image and how she’s ...
Insurers are using loopholes in a mental health parity law to get around paying for expensive in-patient care ...
Eating disorders are often misunderstood, but they impact millions of individuals and families across the United States. According to national data, nearly 1 in 10 Americans will experience an eating ...