by Carrie Hunnicutt | Jan 15, 2021 | Anorexia Nervosa
During the course of eating disorder treatment, a variety of long-lasting life skills are taught that can help a person remain recovered. To help them learn and embrace these skills, there is often a skills workbook provided by the eating disorder treatment center....
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Jan 8, 2021 | Eating Disorder
Mental health is always a touchy subject, and it’s not easy for parents to speak to their kids about disorders in that category. When approached by family and friends, teens may choose to stay silent about their troubles and try to find solutions on their own. Eating...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Jan 6, 2021 | eating disorder treament
Note: Shared from our sister site. Food is an important part of Jewish culture. Its role can be seen in everyday observances, as part of almost every holiday, and as a cultural marker that sets the faithful apart and provides continuity with the past. Virtually every...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Dec 10, 2020 | Eating Disorder, Eating Disorder Treatment Programs
No one is truly ready for receiving an eating disorder diagnosis. It’s a scary situation and most people aren’t ready for it, even if they’ve known something was wrong for years. Despite these factors, a full recovery from an eating disorder is...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Dec 4, 2020 | Anorexia Nervosa
When a person receives a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, it’s natural to be worried about taking the steps to get better and focus on those challenges. This can be very useful if anorexia nervosa is the only mental health disorder present.Unfortunately, anorexia...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Nov 12, 2020 | Eating Disorder Treatment Programs, Residential Programs
Recovery from an eating disorder is a long process. It can take months or even years; there is an ever-present risk of relapse and a minefield of potential triggers to avoid. Fortunately, most people can count on a support system to help them get through the...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Oct 16, 2020 | Co Occurring Disorders
Although it can happen, most mental health disorders don’t happen by themselves. There are usually one or more other disorders occurring at the same time, in a phenomenon known as a dual diagnosis. Eating disorders are no different; they are listed in the DSM-V...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Sep 18, 2020 | Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia nervosa affects every type of person, regardless of their age, ethnicity, gender, or any other demographic factor. However, it does tend to begin during adolescence. Because of this, and the dangerous health effects the disorder can have, parents should be...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Sep 4, 2020 | Eating Disorder Treatment Programs, Residential Programs, Treatment
Even in the maelstrom that is 2020, the need for eating disorder treatment is as vital as ever. Some individuals who seek treatment may worry, with ample justification, that residential treatment is impossible during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s still the best...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Aug 13, 2020 | Eating Disorder
According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, in the USA as many as 10 out of 100 young girls and women have received a diagnosis of an eating disorder. The true number, including boys and non-gender-conforming people, may be much higher as...
