Many people think of eating disorders as affecting only women, but the truth is that men can suffer from eating disorders, too. Unfortunately, many often overlook or ignore the stigma around eating disorders in men. This stigma can lead to a lack of understanding and resources for men with eating disorders. It’s essential to recognize […]
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When relying on food as a source of emotional support, it can lead to a few adverse outcomes. Is there a line between emotional eating and eating disorders? How do we prevent emotional eating from becoming something much worse? What Causes Emotional Eating? One of the most important things to note regarding emotional eating is
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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 – 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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Eating disorders don’t occur overnight. They take time to develop, meaning there will be signs that things are starting to change over time. Physical, emotional, and mental symptoms, and everything in between, can indicate that things are off, but it’s impossible to act directly on these expressions without knowing what they are. Let’s explore some
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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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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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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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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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Food is a complicated topic. It’s not just about what you decide to put on your plate, but how you feel before and after you eat it, whether you have access to fresh foods or processed foods, and how much of it you can afford. Similarly, food insecurity isn’t simply not having enough to eat,
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