by Carrie Hunnicutt | Apr 8, 2021 | Anorexia Nervosa
The role of parents and loved ones can’t be overstated when it comes to recovery from an eating disorder like anorexia nervosa. When the family initially finds out that their loved one has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, there is a wide range of emotions to...
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 | 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 | Jul 12, 2019 | Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa disorder is one of the most well-known and, contradictorily, maybe one of the least understood mental health disorders in the United States. Most people have known someone with anorexia nervosa disorder personally, and may even have known someone who...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | May 23, 2019 | Anorexia Nervosa
Participating in competitive sports can be an excellent way for young people to learn about teamwork, sportsmanship, gain self-confidence and develop important motor skills. In fact, participating in athletics can even push adolescents to perform better in their...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | May 9, 2019 | Anorexia Nervosa
Realizing a child has an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder can be a confusing and difficult time for any family. These are concerns that every parent hopes to avoid as their children grow from little kids on the...
