by Carrie Hunnicutt | Feb 25, 2021 | Eating Disorder
Adolescence is a time of major change. Moving on from childhood, adolescents face changing roles in society, changing bodies and attitudes, new activities and responsibilities, and so much more. With so much about their lives in flux, it can be hard to know what to do...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Jan 8, 2021 | Eating Disorder
Mental health is always a touchy subject, and it’s not easy for parents to speak to their kids about disorders in that category. When approached by family and friends, teens may choose to stay silent about their troubles and try to find solutions on their own. Eating...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Dec 10, 2020 | Eating Disorder, Eating Disorder Treatment Programs
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...
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...
