The benefits of athletics are well-established. Participating in organized sports can help you build self-esteem, recognize the value of teamwork,
Cultural Values and Their Effects on Body Positivity In Hispanic and Latin communities, heritage is celebrated through many facets of
When you’re searching for eating disorder treatment, the options can feel overwhelming—just the acronyms alone (IOP, PHP, FBT?) are dizzying.
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Whether it be through advertising, social media, or even within supermarkets, we as people seem to continuously assign moral values
Your child starts exhibiting the signs of an eating disorder. You contact an eating disorder treatment center for help and
Almost all types of mental health conditions are more common among people who have an eating disorder. These conditions are
Body weight and body mass index (BMI), while inaccurate and inappropriate for many reasons, are still used to indicate the
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CW: Mentions of Suicide Pretty much anyone who knows me also knows that I’ve recovered from an eating disorder. As
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CW: Mentions of “ob*sity” – While we absolutely do not support the use of weight stigmatizing language, the terms “ob*sity”
When someone is struggling with their mental health, the first recommendation they often get is to see a therapist—and often,
I once met with a registered dietitian who was new to my treatment team, and when I mentioned my eating
Advances in technology, the changing needs of those living with eating disorders, and the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic have
Maris Degener and her family had just begun seeking eating disorder treatment when they were given a pamphlet for something
NOT ONE MORE CHILD Coming off the heels of new clinical guidelines introduced by the American Academy of Pediatrics, we
How and why to say ‘Not One More Diet’ and mean it If you have followed diets all your life,
Not One More Harmful Post: How Social Media Amplifies Diet Culture and Impacts Mental Health Social media is a tool
Eating disorders are cruel illnesses. They hide in the shadows of shame and secrecy, demanding all the attention they can
