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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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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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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