Eating disorder recovery isn’t linear. An author talks about her experience navigating this (often) long and complicated process.
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 ...
Thanksgiving bills itself as the most grateful day of the year. It’s intended to be a communal pause where we gather around food and family, to celebrate abundance and connection. But for millions of ...
Eating disorders are complicated illnesses that skyrocketed among teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pediatrician Eva Trujillo says they... Eating disorder recovery in a world of diet culture ...
I’ve never been afraid of snakes, heights or flying. But I have been afraid of french fries. Flash back to 2002, when the “health kick” I went on after freshman year in high school quickly spiraled ...
A new journal paper suggests that the eating disorder field may have lost its way by letting over-complexity cloud the ...
Respecting a patient’s autonomy is at the heart of ethical care. Patients need to feel empowered to take an active role in their recovery, sharing their goals and shaping the direction of their care.
Disordered eating can feel protective, helping manage stress. Recovery involves facing food-related anxiety with support, ...
Starting college should be an exciting time for a young student but Kezia Reeder didn't have the experience many 18 year olds yearn for. On paper, Reeder was set to thrive in the next chapter of her ...
I can’t remember the day that I decided to start starving myself. I can’t remember if it was a particular day, specific event or a mounting of occurrences that spurred me into an eating disorder. Like ...
The event will feature activities focused on healing and support, including affirmation stations, motivational speakers and a ...