Learn more about anorexia nervosa, including signs of the illness, its symptoms and treatments, and what recovery from anorexia may look like.
Eating disorders don’t occur overnight. They take time to develop, meaning there will be signs that things are starting to change over time. Physical, emotional, and mental symptoms, and everything in between, can indicate that things are off, but it’s impossible to act directly on these expressions without knowing what they are. Let’s explore some […]
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Eating disorders greatly impact society as we know it today. One in 10 women and one in 20 men will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives; these numbers are expected to rise in the coming years. So it’s safe to say that it’s important to understand eating disorders, especially the
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Discovering that you or someone you may know has developed an eating disorder is difficult for anyone. While many may be aware of certain eating disorders, they know little about the intricacies of such conditions besides “someone eats too much or too little.” So many more factors are at play in an eating disorder, and
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Written by Kate Fisch, LCSW – AVP of Clinical Partnerships, Eating Disorder Network What Does Biopsychosocial Mean? There are various factors that contribute to the development of an eating disorder. The easiest way to categorize these factors is by using the Biopsychosocial Model. This model examines the interconnection between biology, psychology, and socio-environmental factors and
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While many eating disorders develop during adolescence and early adulthood, it is not uncommon for them to occur during childhood. According to the US Department of Health & Human Services, eating disorders occur in nearly three percent of all individuals 13-18-years old. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics has noted eating disorders are increasingly being
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Many of us see flaws in our bodies that we wish we could change, and in many cases, we take steps to improve how we look. However, sometimes these good intentions lead to extreme measures, which can cause an eating disorder. While there is no one exact cause of eating disorders, we do know that
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By: Meggan Desmond, Clinical Director For many people, the holidays are “the most wonderful time of the year” as families gather to share in food and festivities of the season. For people recovering from an eating disorder such as anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorder, the holidays present numerous obstacles and challenges. With proper preparation, a
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Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder that affects between 0.9% and 2.0% of females and 0.1% to 0.3% of males. The disorder creates an extreme fear of weight gain in people who suffer from it. Individuals with anorexia typically restrict the number of calories and types of food they eat. They also may compulsively
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Weight Watchers new app could have unintended consequences for young children New App Could Encourage Eating Disorder Behaviors in Children WW, formerly Weight Watchers, has recently introduced a “healthy eating app” for children that is causing quite a controversy. While it is important to teach kids balanced eating habits while they are young, how far
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What is Anorexia? Anorexia nervosa is a serious disorder that is characterized by significant weight loss and difficulty maintaining an appropriate body weight. Almost all cases of anorexia involve a low intake of food resulting in low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight, and body dysmorphia. As a result of this condition, one
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