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
Eating disorders are complex psychiatric illnesses with severe medical and psychological consequences, and the challenges don’t end there. Eating disorders affect every aspect of your life, including relationships with loved ones. The strain eating disorders have on relationships can be
Every day we are bombarded by the media. It’s a significant part of our lives, and there is no escaping that fact. Unfortunately, the media greatly influences people’s attitudes and beliefs, and it is partly responsible for how the public
Acne has a variety of causes, most commonly from hormonal changes or genetics. But did you know that eating disorders can also play a role in the development of acne? Not every person with an eating disorder has acne, and
When your partner is struggling with an eating disorder, naturally, your desire to show support in their recovery is high. It can feel tricky to do because even the most well-meaning encouragement may come off as dismissive or triggering to
Eating disorders are serious mental health disorders that can have devastating physical and emotional consequences. Recovering from an eating disorder is a challenging journey, but it’s important to remember that you are not alone. Keeping a recovery journal can be
People from all walks of life have thought of wanting to lose weight at some point. The diet and supplement industry has become a multibillion-dollar industry on the backs of its customers’ insecurities and willingness to buy into the hype.
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
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
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
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