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...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | May 2, 2019 | Anorexia Nervosa
Teens with anorexia nervosa face many stressors that can wreak havoc on their health and happiness. Without the right tools at their disposal, teens may start to rely on increasingly disordered coping mechanisms to handle the stress. These coping mechanisms can make...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Feb 14, 2019 | Anorexia Nervosa
There has been a great deal of research regarding the development of eating disorders. This research indicates eating disorders are most likely the result of a combination of factors including those that are environmental, genetic and biological. The clinical staff at...
