When struggling with an eating disorder, the choice to recover is courageous. It may even seem like your brain is begging you to stay dedicated to this dangerously unhealthy mindset. When undergoing treatment for an eating disorder, especially anorexia, you… Read More ›
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The Effects of Eating Disorders on Mental Health
Overcoming any mental health disorder is complex, and eating disorders are no different. Disordered eating affects not only your physical health but your mental and emotional health as well. There are many ways eating disorders can manifest, each with their… Read More ›
Stigma Associated With Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that impact all ages of the population worldwide. One of the several things that make recovering from an eating disorder so tricky is the stigma, shame, and stereotypes connected to them. This can often… Read More ›
Early Signs of a Budding Eating Disorder
Eating disorders are a type of mental illness that includes disordered patterns of eating. They are extremely common with over 30 million people in the United States having an eating disorder. Eating disorders are a serious mental illness with more… Read More ›
Co-Occurring Disorders
Substance use disorders and mental health disorders seemingly go hand in hand. You may be dealing with a dual-diagnosis, and some mental disorders exacerbate a substance abuse disorder. It’s critical that any mental health issues are addressed by healthcare professionals… Read More ›
What Are the Signs of Anorexia Nervosa?
Anorexia nervosa is a type of eating disorder that is characterized by weight loss (or lack of needed weight gain in children). There are different types of eating disorders people suffer from around the world today. At least 30 million… Read More ›
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Binge Eating Disorder
Binge eating is the most common eating disorder in the United States and is associated with eating large amounts of food at a time and then experiencing feelings of shame, guilt, or distress afterwards. Healthline notes that binge eating disorder… Read More ›
3 Struggles Most People With an Eating Disorder Face
If you have an eating disorder, you’re not alone. According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, at least 30 million people have an eating disorder in the United States. Eating disorders impact the way a person… Read More ›
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Eating Disorders
According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, approximately 8 million people in the United States have an eating disorder. Eating disorders are a serious mental illness that often accompany stress, depression, substance abuse, and more. Individuals… Read More ›
This American Population is not Seeking Help
Seeking treatment can be challenging, whether you have an addiction or a mental illness. Identifying the right time to seek treatment, along with recognizing the symptoms and overcoming the fear of stigma within healthcare can all be enough to stop… Read More ›