Understanding ARFID in Adults
11/27/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Gideon Whitehead says he’s struggled with ARFID for as long as he can remember. Because many people aren’t aware that
Author: jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Navigating Holidays: A Guide For Individuals in Recovery
11/25/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
The holidays usually fill our lives with joy, cheer, and the spirit of unity. They typically include times for celebration,
The Influence of Parents and Caregivers on Adolescent Body Image and Eating Disorders
11/22/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Body image issues are a growing concern for adolescents, and parents and family play a crucial role in shaping their
The Dangers of Body Shaming
11/12/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors are dangerous conditions, and they’re on the rise. (1) A number of factors contribute
Understanding the Connection Between Eating Disorders & Body Dysmorphic Disorder
11/07/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
You look in the mirror for what feels like all hours of the day. You cannot stop fixating on your
Struggling With Food? When & How to Ask for Help
11/04/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Everyone’s experience with an eating disorder is different, making it difficult to know when and how to seek help. You
Benefits of Eating Disorder Support Groups
11/01/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Eating disorders can be extremely isolating. This makes sense when you consider that these illnesses thrive in secrecy, and so
What is Diabulimia?
10/31/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Recovery from diabulimia (ED-DMT1) is possible with proper, compassionate support. Individuals struggling with diabulimia need to know that diabetes management
Tips for a Happy Halloween in Eating Disorder Recovery
10/28/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
As Halloween approaches, many of us look forward to traditions like trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, haunted houses, and themed parties. While
Neurodivergent+ & Eating Disorders
10/16/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
In recent years, there has been an increase in cultural awareness surrounding Neurodiversity. The term encompasses conditions such as autism
Understanding Insurance Coverage for Eating Disorder Treatment
10/11/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
When you or a loved one are struggling with an eating disorder, the last thing you want to do is
Disordered Eating vs. Eating Disorders
10/09/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
What is the difference between disordered eating and eating disorders? Disordered eating includes behaviors like skipping meals, dieting, and moralizing
Benefits of Remote Treatment for Eating Disorders
10/07/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that, unfortunately, don’t go away on their own. While it’s always possible to
Physical Effects of ARFID
10/04/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
What is ARFID? Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder characterized by food avoidance or restriction that results
Eating Disorders in Pregnancy
10/02/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
For many years, I didn’t know if the destruction I had inflicted on my body in the form of bulimia
Recognizing Body Dysmorphic Disorder
09/30/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder? Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is defined as a mental health condition in which a person
All Bodies Are Good Bodies: How to Reduce the Impact of Weight Stigma on Kids
09/26/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Weight stigma affects all of us, including young children who can experience this in the form of name-calling, cyberbullying, and
The Dangers of Stereotypes About Weight, Size, and Shape
09/24/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Stereotypes based on weight, shape, and size run rampant in our modern society and help inform weight stigma, a dangerous
September is National Suicide Prevention Month: Suicide and Eating Disorders
09/20/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
September is recognized as National Suicide Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about suicide and fostering open dialogue
What’s the Connection Between OCD and Eating Disorders?
09/18/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Lauren Gerber says she always considered herself to be a fairly obsessive person. But she never identified as someone with