by Carrie Hunnicutt | Jun 29, 2022 | Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa
TW: This article contains descriptions of mental health complications. Many common eating disorders are familiar to most people in the United States, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. Despite this, it’s not always understood that...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Jun 11, 2022 | Body Image
Increasing temperatures and sunny days bring new opportunities to be outside, but they might also bring body image issues for adolescents. Even though it’s normal to experience dissatisfaction with body image during adolescence, parents and loved ones should keep a...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | May 19, 2022 | Adolescents
May is an important time for the world of mental health. It’s the designated Mental Health Awareness Month, and people are often more open to talking about mental health issues during this time. It’s also a great opportunity to refocus yourself and put mental health...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | May 4, 2022 | Eating Disorder Treatment Programs
Every May is the National Mental Health Awareness month. During this time, people can learn more about mental health treatment and raise awareness about recognizing, treating, and coping with mental illness. Certainly, eating disorders such as ARFID, anorexia nervosa,...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Apr 6, 2022 | Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are serious mental health disorders that can affect people of every age, race, ethnicity, and gender. Someone who has an eating disorder may exhibit a range of signs and symptoms that range from obvious to subtle. People close to someone with an...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Mar 31, 2022 | Eating Disorders in Teenagers, Uncategorized
Eating disorders in teens are common throughout the elementary school years all the way up to college and beyond. While an eating disorder diagnosis can be challenging to navigate, with the help of a reliable support system at home, early intervention, and access to...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Mar 9, 2022 | Bulimia Nervosa
Treatment for eating disorders in both young adults and older individuals is a complex, challenging process typically involving cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, individual counseling, and group therapy. In addition, bulimia nervosa recovery relies on...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Feb 23, 2022 | Trending News
Once a year, the eating disorder treatment community comes together to advance awareness, build consensus, and further the cause of recovery. During this National Eating Disorder Awareness week, Clementine Programs is proud to back the EDC and other...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Feb 10, 2022 | Eating Disorder Treatment Programs
Besides the myriad physical, emotional, and even hormonal changes that adolescence brings, one new aspect of life for a teenager is increasing responsibility. This might mean taking on a part-time job, becoming a leader on an afterschool team or club, or even just...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Jan 31, 2022 | Eating Disorder
It’s hardly a secret that young people sometimes struggle with body image and disordered eating. Eating disorders like bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa (not to mention the most common one, binge eating disorder) are well-known – if you’re reading this, you almost...
