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...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Jul 29, 2020 | Eating Disorder
It’s common for tweens and teenagers to stay quiet about their emotions and the troubles they may face. As they gain independence from their parents and move into adulthood, teenagers want to handle things for themselves, or they might feel embarrassed about their...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Jul 17, 2020 | Eating Disorder, Eating Disorders in Teenagers
Teenagers who are experiencing disordered thoughts surrounding eating and food can be blinded by their own thoughts as to the problems that arise from them. Worse, disordered eating behaviors often result from these thoughts – putting them at greater risk for severe...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Jul 2, 2020 | Eating Disorder
Coming to the realization and acceptance that your child is developing an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder is a difficult scenario for any family. While eating disorders can begin at any age, late adolescence and young...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Jun 19, 2020 | Eating Disorder
Anxiety disorders and eating disorders are known to occur at the same time. Here, we’ll look at the connection between them and examine what a co-occurring disorder diagnosis means for treatment. Eating disorders affect more than 30 million Americans. Within this...
