Disclaimer: Discussing movement in eating disorder recovery can be difficult because there is so much nuance in one’s relationship with
*CW: Mentions of Trauma* Eating disorder treatment experts know unequivocally that trauma and PTSD are important contributing factors in
It is part of being an activist or an advocate, that you tend to focus on the problems that still
It’s been a few weeks since you’ve completed treatment. You have learned coping strategies to manage eating disorder impulses and
Could we imagine scrolling through our social media feeds to see that body diversity is honored and was a space
The prevalence of eating disorders, like Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa, is on the rise, and they are not discriminating
When I first came to terms with needing help for a life-threatening eating disorder, I had no idea I would
Although Orthorexia Nervosa is not included as a standalone disorder in the DSM-V, it’s recognized by most in the psychiatric
Swimsuit season. Beach body. Bikini ready. The terms are thrown around casually every summer. In regular conversation, on social media,
Cultural and family values impact the relationships we have with food and with our bodies. Specifically, within Latinx cultures, food
YOU’VE SEEN EATING DISORDER PATIENTS BEFORE, EVEN IF YOU DON’T THINK YOU HAVE. In fact, you may have seen it
The word “pica” is Latin for magpie—a bird known for eating almost anything. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
Gender-informed care is close to my heart. When working with clients with an eating disorder, a gender-informed lens is necessary,
It’s Pride Month and at Walden Behavioral Care, our pride is in our ability to connect from one heart to
For many, summertime means vacations, long, warm days, and a much-appreciated break from school or work. It is a season
The COVID-19 pandemic added stress to our lives, which affects not only our mental health, but physical health and emotional
Disappointment is a part of the recovery process. In fact, it is a BIG part of it. How to handle
Pregnancy brings new demands and changes to a person’s body – it’s necessary to get the right amount of caloric
“It’s a phase.” “They’ll outgrow it.” “If they get hungry enough, they’ll eat.” Parents and caregivers of those who struggle
Art therapy is an integrative mental health field that is often used in the treatment of eating disorders. While traditional
