Anorexia

Young woman talks with her therapist in an outpatient visit.

How Outpatient Care Helps People Living with Anorexia

Anorexia is a severe and life-threatening eating disorder that affects millions of individuals. People may wonder if eating disorders are serious enough to require hospitalization and how outpatient therapy can help. Outpatient care is an invaluable resource in treating anorexia and can make a tremendous difference in providing coping strategies for individuals in recovery. Today,

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Teen girl lounging on her bed looking at her computer and browsing pro-an and pro-mia sites.

Pro-Ana and Pro-Mia Sites Explained: Why They’re Dangerous

Written by Kate Fisch, LCSW – AVP of Clinical Partnerships, Eating Disorder Network   Due to the prevalence of anorexia and bulimia among young people, as well as other eating disorders, it’s vital to understand how social media sites can contribute to the development and sustainability of these disorders. According to a University of Pittsburgh

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