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...
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...
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...
Eating disorders often arise from a need to control one’s self or environment, and this behavior can be triggered by a traumatic experience. In particular, childhood trauma is very highly correlated with a manifestation of eating disorders later on in life...
Eating disorders are much more common among adolescents than most people think. In fact, they are more common overall than type II diabetes – and they’re beginning to start earlier and earlier. There are cases of anorexia nervosa in children as young as age 7....
When students engage in athletics programs, they gain valuable skills, make lasting connections, and improve their physical fitness. As they regularly engage in physical activities, they improve the health of their heart, lungs, and many other systems throughout their...
