Blogs Regarding Anorexia
February 3, 2020
My child has an eating disorder, what do I do?
While many eating disorders develop during adolescence and early adulthood, it is not uncommon for them to occur during...
December 17, 2019
What’s the connection between eating disorders and depression?
Many of us see flaws in our bodies that we wish we could change, and in many cases, we...
November 26, 2019
Best Practices for Eating Disorder Recovery During the Holidays
By: Meggan Desmond, Clinical DirectorFor many people, the holidays are “the most wonderful time of the year” as families...
October 31, 2019
Orthorexia Nervosa versus Anorexia Nervosa?
Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder that affects between 0.9% and 2.0% of females and 0.1% to 0.3%...
October 10, 2019
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”...
September 13, 2019
Could Anorexia Have Ties to Genetics?
What is Anorexia? Anorexia nervosa is a serious disorder that is characterized by significant weight loss and difficulty maintaining an...
August 2, 2019
Social Media and Orthorexia
A Deeper Look into Social Media & Eating Disorders Social media’s pervasiveness throughout society is well-established. Individuals from a variety...
April 30, 2019
The Allure of Eating Disorders: Perfection and Shame
Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia often provide individuals with a sense of purpose; as if they...
March 4, 2019
What is anorexia?
Anorexia nervosa is a serious mental illness characterized by significant weight loss; difficulties maintaining appropriate body weight and, for...
January 10, 2019
The Link Between Genetics, Depression and Eating Disorders
The origin and development of eating disorders is a complex topic. In the past, misunderstandings about these disorders led...
