Realizing a loved one has an eating disorder typically brings up a range of emotions in her family members, friends, coworkers and the other people who are close to her. While many of the people in her life will be filled with blame for themselves and wonder if things...
Eating disorders (ED) such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa,and binge eating disorder are characterized by persistent and abnormal eating patterns that pose a serious threat to an individual’s physical and mental health. In addition, eating disorders are...
In the treatment of children and teens with eating disorders, it is very common for co-occurring psychiatric disorders to require treatment as well. In fact, up to 98 percent of people with anorexia nervosa and 97 percent of people with bulimia nervosa show signs of...
Effective eating disorder treatment programs center their care process around helping patients replace disordered thoughts and behaviors with healthier alternatives. As a part of this process, it is important to replace negative thought patterns with positive ones as...
Body image issues in teens are extremely common. Unfortunately, ongoing concern with the body image of a teenage girl can eventually develop into one or more eating disorders. These disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, impact teenage girls across...
With a new year dawning, it is common for people to start thinking about ways to better themselves and enhance their lives. A New Year feels like hope and a fresh start. Health priorities, such as weight management, often top the list of most popular New Year’s...
