Understanding the Relationship Between Eating Disorders and OCD
10/26/2023 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Almost all types of mental health conditions are more common among people who have an eating disorder. These conditions are
Author: jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Using HAES Principles to Help Treat Patients with “Atypical” Anorexia
09/25/2023 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Body weight and body mass index (BMI), while inaccurate and inappropriate for many reasons, are still used to indicate the
How Body Image Fits Into Eating Disorder Treatment
09/14/2023 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Many eating disorder symptoms have to do with bodies: being preoccupied with your body, going to great lengths to change
Eating Disorders, Suicide, & Shame
09/13/2023 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
CW: Mentions of Suicide Pretty much anyone who knows me also knows that I’ve recovered from an eating disorder. As
How To Support Kids Facing Unwanted Back-to-School Comments About Their Appearance
08/22/2023 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
The return to school is never seamless for kids. While there’s sure to be excitement about reuniting with friends and
Why the Word “Ob*sity” is Fatphobic
08/15/2023 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
CW: Mentions of “ob*sity” – While we absolutely do not support the use of weight stigmatizing language, the terms “ob*sity”
How Does Eating Disorder Therapy Work?
08/07/2023 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
When someone is struggling with their mental health, the first recommendation they often get is to see a therapist—and often,
I Felt Alone When Diagnosed with ARFID – Until I Found Mentorship
04/24/2023 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
I once met with a registered dietitian who was new to my treatment team, and when I mentioned my eating
Debunking 4 Myths of Virtual Eating Disorder Treatment Programs
03/24/2023 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Advances in technology, the changing needs of those living with eating disorders, and the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic have
Science says Family-Based Treatment (FBT) is the Most Effective Treatment for Eating Disorders—Here’s Why
03/09/2023 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Maris Degener and her family had just begun seeking eating disorder treatment when they were given a pamphlet for something
Not One More 2023 | McCallum Place
03/01/2023 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
NOT ONE MORE CHILD Coming off the heels of new clinical guidelines introduced by the American Academy of Pediatrics, we
Not One More 2023 | Reasons Eating Disorder Center
02/28/2023 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
How and why to say ‘Not One More Diet’ and mean it If you have followed diets all your life,
Not One More 2023 | Walden Behavioral Care
02/23/2023 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Not One More Harmful Post: How Social Media Amplifies Diet Culture and Impacts Mental Health Social media is a tool
Not One More 2023 | Veritas Collaborative
02/22/2023 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Eating disorders are cruel illnesses. They hide in the shadows of shame and secrecy, demanding all the attention they can
Not One More 2023 | The Emily Program
02/21/2023 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
At The Emily Program, we are honored to extend a hand to extraordinarily brave clients embarking on a journey toward
Not One More 2023 | Eating Recovery Center
02/20/2023 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Alone: Not One More, Not Anymore If I had a superpower that would let me instantly connect those battling an
Not One More 2023 | Center for Discovery
02/17/2023 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
To me, “not one more” means that person of an ethnic minority does not continue to face an eating disorder
Not One More 2023 | Alsana
02/16/2023 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Not One More. For me and the rest of the Alsana team, this means working collectively to spread awareness about
Not One More 2023 | Monte Nido & Affiliates
02/15/2023 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
“Not One More” is a powerful slogan that carries a message of hope and resilience for those who have been
Not One More 2023 | Equip
02/14/2023 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Eating Disorder Recovery as an Asian American First and foremost, I am writing from the perspective as a young adult