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Eating Disorder Category

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Eating Disorders in the LGBTQ Community

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Eating disorders are complex, potentially deadly illnesses that affect people of every race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic background. Despite research showing the prevalence of eating disorders across populations1, many people continue to see these conditions as exclusive to young, white, heterosexual, and cisgender females.   Misconceptions about eating disorders, who they affect, and […]

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7 Hidden Signs of Eating Disorders

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What to Look For If You Think Your Child May Have An Eating Disorder Many people think of eating disorders as a teenage problem. The adolescent years are a time of change and growth, which can make them susceptible to developing eating disorders. Yet, many children develop disordered eating patterns before their adolescent years. If

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What Are the Two Most Common Eating Disorders?

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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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At What Ages Do Eating Disorders Begin?

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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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What Causes an Eating Disorder?

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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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Refuting Common Eating Disorder Myths

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Written by Kate Fisch, LCSW – AVP of Clinical Partnerships, Eating Disorder Network Not only are there several different types of eating disorders, but they also generally don’t look how they do in the textbooks and can present in various ways. Additionally, eating disorder myths are not only pervasive but can also be incredibly harmful.

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How to Talk to Your Teen and What to Do After an Eating Disorder Diagnosis

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An eating disorder diagnosis can be a scary and emotional time for your teen and your family. After the initial flurry of activity associated with an eating disorder diagnosis passes and a plan is in place, parents and families are often left with questions on how to best support their loved ones struggling through eating

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