There’s a reason many people harp on the importance of creating a strong and supportive household. All family members — whether sisters and brothers or mothers and fathers — can all have a sizeable impact on eating disorders in good and bad ways. Not all eating disorders result from familial constraints, nor can they all […]
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Written by Kate Fisch, LCSW 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 School of Medicine study, young adults who use social
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Picture this: You sit down to dinner with your extended family. You’re at a new spot in town, so you all take your time perusing the menu. Conversations are a buzz with what each person plans to order. The server comes over, and you’re up first. You say, “I’d like the chicken tenders with rice,
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Eating disorders can come in many forms, born from various underlying causes that lead to the person developing a disordered relationship with their eating habits. When discussing different age groups and what contributes to their condition, it is important to consider factors unique to the person and their life. When comparing fully grown adults with
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Written by Kate Fisch, LCSW – AVP of Clinical Partnerships, Eating Disorder Network Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is a relatively new addition to the family of eating disorder diagnoses, which may explain why it continues to be misdiagnosed or go undetected by medical and behavioral health providers. According to a 2021 study, 63% of
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Eating disorders are on the rise in the United States, and with one of the highest mortality rates of any mental illness, professionals strive to learn all they can about its impact. Educating on the importance of healthy relationships with food starts by understanding the relationship between eating disorders and other mental health conditions that
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Stigma is one of the most significant problems faced by someone struggling with a mental health diagnosis of any kind. When that diagnosis is related to disordered eating, the difficulties are often compounded and far more complex. Stigma inhibits one’s ability to seek help and interact with family, friends, or co-workers, and inevitably, leads to
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