Using HAES Principles to Help Treat Patients with "Atypical" Anorexia

Body weight and body mass index (BMI), while inaccurate and inappropriate for many reasons, are still used to indicate the…

Many eating disorder symptoms have to do with bodies: being preoccupied with your body, going to great lengths to change…

CW: Mentions of Suicide Pretty much anyone who knows me also knows that I've recovered from an eating disorder. As…

When someone is struggling with their mental health, the first recommendation they often get is to see a therapist—and often,…

I once met with a registered dietitian who was new to my treatment team, and when I mentioned my eating…

At the National Alliance for Eating Disorders (“The Alliance”), our mission is to create better access to education, referrals, and…

Advances in technology, the changing needs of those living with eating disorders, and the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic have…

An eating disorder is a dangerous and potentially fatal mental health condition that should be treated by medical professionals. For…

Maris Degener and her family had just begun seeking eating disorder treatment when they were given a pamphlet for something…

The holidays are a time of celebration and joy for many, but for a person who’s in eating disorder recovery,…

The holiday season can be a joyful time filled with social gatherings, family traditions, and abundant food. However, for those…

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

Eating disorder clinicians are guided by ethics to ensure the best for every patient that comes into their care. In…

Being serious mental health disorders that can have severe mental and physical health consequences, eating disorders often require extensive psychiatric…

Are you wondering if it’s possible to balance both school and outpatient treatment? The answer is yes! While college can…

What is biofeedback? Biofeedback is a tool used to practice self-regulation and can help improve anxiety, stress, sleep, mood, and…

If you are thinking about postponing eating disorder treatment until after the holidays, consider some of the benefits of reaching…

*CW: Mentions of Trauma*   Eating disorder treatment experts know unequivocally that trauma and PTSD are important contributing factors in…

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…

When I first came to terms with needing help for a life-threatening eating disorder, I had no idea I would…

Gender-informed care is close to my heart. When working with clients with an eating disorder, a gender-informed lens is necessary,…

Art therapy is an integrative mental health field that is often used in the treatment of eating disorders. While traditional…

“There simply is no pill that can replace human connection. There is no pharmacy that can fill the need for…