Eating Disorders

We’ve all seen Hollywood’s depiction of stress eating—a glamorous young woman, fresh off a breakup, lying in her bed with a carton of ice cream, sobbing as she watches the same 90s rom-com for the third time that day.  Real-life stress eating does not feel glamorous. It often feels shameful, embarrassing, and out of control.

In a recent poll, nearly two-thirds of parents said their teen feels self-conscious about their appearance 1. Spot the early signs of negative body image and help your teen develop healthy self-esteem. For parents, it can be shocking to see how early children start forming opinions about body size and physical appearance. As social media

In the conversation about the health and well-being of teens, one topic that deserves attention is disordered eating. Eating disorders can negatively affect every part of a person’s life, from their mental and physical health to their relationships with loved ones. An eating disorder is a severe and sometimes life-threatening mental health condition, and every

Social media platforms can be extremely damaging to people’s body image and self-esteem, especially when one stops to consider how many hours a day many people spend on social media. As social media users are bombarded with photoshopped images of people who appear perfect, they tend to compare themselves to these unrealistic and unattainable beauty

For someone suffering from an eating disorder, it can feel like triggers are everywhere. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help navigate these situations with confidence. Common Eating Disorder Triggers Eating disorder triggers can come in many forms. Some physical, emotional, and social situations are commonly challenging for those in recovery. Physical Triggers

For most people, weight fluctuations in recovery are one of the most intimidating aspects of treatment. While it is true that you may experience some body changes during recovery, it can help to know what to expect.  Weight Fluctuations in Recovery It’s no wonder why people struggle to cope with weight fluctuations during recovery. We

At some point, everyone has heard the saying, “The sooner, the better.” It’s a saying that easily applies to medicine. In healthcare, it’s generally true that diagnosing and treating a disease early improves outcomes and lessens negative consequences. By catching a medical or psychiatric issue early on and starting treatment as soon as possible, individuals