by Carrie Hunnicutt | Jun 3, 2021 | Eating Disorder, Eating Disorder Treatment Programs
It’s difficult for parents to know the right time to get mental health treatment for their children, especially during the turbulent adolescents years. There are many reasons for this. First, it’s hard to tell the difference between normal adolescent “growing pains”...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | May 6, 2021 | Eating Disorder
First things first – relapses happen. Someone who has gone through eating disorder treatment (or even someone who’s about to go in for the first time) may think of a relapse as a failure of some kind, and that’s natural. After an enormous effort to grow in personal,...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Mar 25, 2021 | Eating Disorder, Eating Disorder Treatment Programs
Aftercare is just as vital a part of eating disorder recovery as residential or day treatment. While most eating disorder treatment centers will provide online resources and other aftercare programs, people in recovery will have to learn to increase self-sufficiency...
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...
