by Carrie Hunnicutt | Mar 19, 2023 | Anorexia Nervosa
Every parent is concerned about their child’s well-being, and an eating disorder like anorexia nervosa is no exception t the rule. Despite an ongoing misconception that eating disorders are somewhat benign illnesses, they can dramatically an adolescent’s life...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Feb 28, 2023 | Binge Eating Disorder
Binge eating disorder affects adults, teens, and adolescents, though it tends to develop most often in the late teens or early 20s. Across all groups, this condition arises more often than any other eating disorder, including anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa....
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Feb 15, 2023 | Eating Disorder Treatment
When choosing an eating disorder treatment center, especially for adolescents, it’s easy to get overwhelmed y all the questions about what treatment entails. What will the living situation be like? What kinds of treatment should I expect? How do I know this will...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Jan 20, 2023 | Bulimia Nervosa
COVID-19 has changed everyone’s life. Academics are no exception – although schools have been reopened for a while, the traditional path to education is still tottering. Eating disorders, which often begin during adolescence, are an ever-present risk for teenager and...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Jan 9, 2023 | Bulimia Nervosa
According to the National Eating Disorder Association, 1.0 percent of young women and 0.1 percent of young men meet the criteria for being diagnosed with bulimia nervosa and may need to begin treatment. People with this frightening disorder enter treatment programs...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Dec 22, 2022 | Eating Disorder
At Clementine, we offer a variety of different treatment options for adolescents with eating disorders. We are proud to provide the highest level of care for our clients in a safe and home-like setting. We also understand that an eating disorder diagnosis can not only...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Dec 6, 2022 | Adolescents, Eating Disorder
Most of the most well-known eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder, first show signs at an average age of 18 – 21 years old. While the need for eating disorder counseling may not appear until adulthood, the symptoms of...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Nov 27, 2022 | Bulimia Nervosa
People with bulimia nervosa face an array of potential health complications related to the disorder. One of these is the increased risk of dental health issues that can be painful and disfiguring. Without care at eating disorder treatment centers, these issues will...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Nov 8, 2022 | Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is one of America’s most hallowed traditions, and many Americans rank it as their favorite holiday. The combination of a hearty meal, the autumnal, harvest-time setting, time spent with loved ones, and setting apart a space for gratitude make this holiday...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Oct 25, 2022 | Eating Disorder
It’s no secret that mental health disorders tend to come in groups. These are known as co-occurring disorders. The most common disorders that happen at the same time as eating disorders are depression, anxiety, and PTSD. However, less-common maladies are known to...
