Bulimia Category

Bulimia Category

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Choosing a Bulimia Treatment Program: Factors to Consider for Effective Recovery

Are you considering bulimia treatment but aren’t sure where to start? Asking for help can feel intimidating, so we’ve created the guide below to help you feel confident in finding the right treatment option for you. Bulimia Diagnostic Criteria Those suffering from bulimia use unhealthy behaviors to compensate for something they ate. This is used […]

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Depression and Bulimia: Exploring the Relationship and Treatment Options

It’s difficult enough to suffer from an eating disorder, but what do you do when you suffer from an eating disorder and another mental health disorder? This situation is challenging for anyone, but there is hope and help for successfully treating co-occurring conditions. Studies show that people suffering from eating disorders are highly likely to

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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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At What Ages Do Eating Disorders Begin?

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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What Causes an Eating Disorder?

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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