Family Engagement in Eating Disorder Treatment:
Why Recovery Is Stronger Together

Eating disorders affect far more than the individual experiencing them. They often impact parents, siblings, partners, caregivers, and close friends,…

School’s out, and the house is full again. Maybe your teen is home all day for the first time since…

I start my day off with a big ol’ cup of wariness and a bowl of skepticism toward the trend…

When someone has an eating disorder, it not only affects them as an individual, but also the entire family. Recovery…

Lived Experience from ViaMar Health Alumni and Their Families The holiday season can be a time of joy and celebration,…

Watching a loved one struggle with an eating disorder can be heartbreaking. You may feel helpless, unsure of what to…

For a young person in eating disorder recovery, going back to school—whether at the end of summer or after taking…

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that affect individuals across all ages, genders, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite common…

Sports are an important part of many adolescents' lives, offering valuable life skills, opportunities for personal growth, and physical health…

Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder, are far more prevalent than many people realize and…

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that requires a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to treatment. While expert professional intervention is…

What do you say? What do you not say? What do you do? What do you not do As caregivers,…

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that can affect anyone. A wide variety of factors can influence how a…

Alexia Davis, a family mentor at Equip, says she knew something was wrong with her loved one who was in…

Body image issues are a growing concern for adolescents, and parents and family play a crucial role in shaping their…

As with any medical condition, early detection of an eating disorder (ED) is critical to improving the prognosis and recovery.…

For those who struggle with an eating disorder, many daily activities and routines can be difficult, no matter where a…

It’s no secret that the holidays can be an emotionally challenging time for anyone, and are often especially tough for…

Your child starts exhibiting the signs of an eating disorder. You contact an eating disorder treatment center for help and…

An eating disorder is a serious health condition that can impact anyone regardless of gender, race, background, and even age.…

The return to school is never seamless for kids. While there’s sure to be excitement about reuniting with friends and…

Eating disorders affect both the person struggling and those around them. As a loved one, it makes sense to feel…

Categorizing and labeling any eating disorder is a tricky subject. On one hand, having a clear diagnosis makes it easier…

For children and young adolescents with eating disorders, families play an important support role in eating disorder treatment. Families make…

The holidays are all about celebrating with loved ones. But, as they approach, anyone can get swept up in the…

Let me introduce myself: I’m Sandra. I am 27 years old, and I am currently in recovery from an eating…

If you have a loved one with an eating disorder, navigating how to best support them can be challenging. You…

Are we wired for parental guilt? I remember the moment I found out I was pregnant, my initial rush of…

It is likely you have been on either or both sides of this conversation. Most of us have found ourselves…

I've read numerous articles about parental support and involvement in recovery for their loved ones with eating disorders. There's an…