The Impact of Eating Disorders
Evidence of the devastating impact of eating disorders is now being shared in a 2018-2019 report conducted by Harvard, the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED), and Deloitte Access Economics.
Anorexia Blog Tag
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The Story Behind TikTok and Pro-Anorexia Content
TikTok, which started in 2016, is a social media platform that has surged in popularity over the last few years among teens and young adults. The social media app allows you to easily record, edit, and post short videos that you can then share among friends and across the entire platform.
Eating Disorder Symptoms
When many people picture an eating disorder, they tend to imagine someone who significantly limits their food intake or engages in self-induced vomiting. However, there are several different types of eating disorders in our society. There is an estimated 35 million Americans suffering from eating disorders, ranging from food aversion to body dissatisfaction. Without a …
My child has an eating disorder, what do I do?
While many eating disorders develop during adolescence and early adulthood, it is not uncommon for them to occur during childhood. According to the US Department of Health & Human Services, eating disorders occur in nearly three percent of all individuals 13-18-years old. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics has noted eating disorders are increasingly being …
What’s The Connection Between Eating Disorders and Depression?
Many of us see flaws in our bodies that we wish we could change, and in many cases, we take steps to improve how we look. However, sometimes these good intentions lead to extreme measures, which can cause an eating disorder. While there is no one exact cause of eating disorders, we do know that …
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Best Practices for Eating Disorder Recovery During the Holidays
By: Meggan Desmond, Clinical Director For many people, the holidays are “the most wonderful time of the year” as families gather to share in food and festivities of the season. For people recovering from an eating disorder such as anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorder, the holidays present numerous obstacles and challenges. With proper preparation, a …
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Eating Disorders Among Active Duty Military Personnel
The United States has one of the best militaries in the world, with just over 1.34 million active-duty men and women in 2017. While these men and women are prepared to meet any threats or challenges that face our country, many of us are unaware of the mental challenges they face.
Orthorexia Nervosa versus Anorexia Nervosa?
Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder that affects between 0.9% and 2.0% of females and 0.1% to 0.3% of males. The disorder creates an extreme fear of weight gain in people who suffer from it. Individuals with anorexia typically restrict the number of calories and types of food they eat. They also may compulsively …
Weight Watchers new app could have unintended consequences for young children
New App Could Encourage Eating Disorder Behaviors in Children WW, formerly Weight Watchers, has recently introduced a “healthy eating app” for children that is causing quite a controversy. While it is important to teach kids balanced eating habits while they are young, how far can you take that initiative before you are creating an unhealthy …
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Could Anorexia Have Ties to Genetics?
What is Anorexia? Anorexia nervosa is a serious disorder that is characterized by significant weight loss and difficulty maintaining an appropriate body weight. Almost all cases of anorexia involve a low intake of food resulting in low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight, and body dysmorphia. As a result of this condition, one …