Bulimia Category

Bulimia Category

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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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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What Are the Two Most Common Eating Disorders?

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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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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Starvation Symptoms

What are the symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa?

Bulimia Nervosa is a potentially deadly disease that affects approximately 4 million women and 1 million men in the United States alone. Research has shown that the sooner a patient with bulimia can find treatment, the higher their chance of recovery.

Adolescent Girls

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 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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