Not One More 2022 | Veritas Collaborative
02/11/2022 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Eating disorders are mental illnesses that can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, ability, size, or other
Author: jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Not One More 2022 | Reasons Eating Disorder Center
02/07/2022 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Each year, the National Alliance for Eating Disorders hosts Not One More Weekend to raise awareness of eating disorders, to
Not One More 2022 | Center for Discovery
02/05/2022 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
As someone who grew up in the ballet community and became a behavioral health professional and dance educator, I know
Not One More 2022 | ViaMar Health
02/04/2022 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
“Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable.” I think of
Not One More 2022 | Walden Behavioral Care
02/02/2022 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
While eating disorders affect people of all genders, ages, and ethnicities, some groups are particularly susceptible to the disease. According
Climate Change: The Mental Health Risk-Factor You Never Considered
01/19/2022 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Do you consider climate change a risk to your mental health? For me, a Broadcast Meteorologist and Climate Journalist, the
The Global Impact of Eating Disorder Recovery
01/04/2022 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Recovering from an eating disorder requires an immense amount of courage, strength, and bravery. It is not something that happens
Why Group Therapy? – The Benefits of Connection
12/29/2021 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
“There simply is no pill that can replace human connection. There is no pharmacy that can fill the need for
Optimizing Sport Performance by Looking Beyond Weight
12/22/2021 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Athletes are well attuned to the conversations in sport surrounding weight and performance. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, healthcare professional,
Intuitive Eating Practices During the Holidays
12/12/2021 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
The holiday season is around the corner and it can be a difficult time to navigate when you have an
What is Body Image?
12/07/2021 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
A person’s body image is defined by feelings and judgments they have about their own body and appearance; perceptions around
6 Tips to Get through Thanksgiving
11/23/2021 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Many see Thanksgiving as a way of connecting with family by coming together and enjoying a traditional Thanksgiving meal. However,
Hap-pea Holidays!
11/19/2021 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Oh, the holidays – a time that means so much to so many. Twinkling lights, bustling bodies, gift-wrapping galore, and
Navigating the Thanksgiving Holiday
11/18/2021 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Apparently it’s November again (Mentally: Still in March 2020), and we are approaching another holiday season. The holidays can be
Eating Disorders Among Men
11/15/2021 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
The first clinical reporting of a man with an eating disorder occurred in 1689, yet men have often been left
A New Chapter for The Alliance
10/15/2021 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
In the United States, turning “21” represents growing up, coming of age, and taking ownership of your identity as you
A Note On Growth
09/21/2021 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Growth in the fire “This will make you better.” Every time I asked why– Why me? Why did I develop
Climbing the Mountain: Finding Resiliency in Recovery
08/17/2021 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
I ran into the word resiliency while I was on social media. It was a reminder of something I wanted
What Is Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)?
07/26/2021 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Many eating disorders, such as Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa, are well-known even among non-medical professionals and oftentimes easy to
Self Love: Taking Internal Inventory
07/15/2021 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
“What do you need?” On the days I find myself on the therapy couch overwhelmed, overworked, anxious, and spinning, my