Many people have heard of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, but an eating disorder can present…

Eating is an important factor in maintaining physical and mental well-being. However, a focus on “healthy eating” and nutrition can…

Diabulimia is a serious eating disorder that is often overlooked. It is defined as the deliberate misuse of insulin among…

Many people struggle with eating disorders. Commonly understood diagnoses like anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa account for many cases of…

What is Atypical Anorexia? Atypical anorexia occurs when all criteria are met for anorexia nervosa such as restricting food and…

Every eating disorder is a complex psychiatric disorder, and as such, tends to have equally complex causes that vary from…

For many, the holiday season brings feelings of excitement, warmth, and closeness with family and friends. However, for those who…

Raise your hand if you struggle with grazing, nibbling, snacking, or binge eating at night, in between dinner and bedtime.…

Although Orthorexia Nervosa is not included as a standalone disorder in the DSM-V, it’s recognized by most in the psychiatric…

The word “pica” is Latin for magpie—a bird known for eating almost anything. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual…

“It’s a phase.” “They’ll outgrow it.” “If they get hungry enough, they’ll eat.” Parents and caregivers of those who struggle…

A person’s body image is defined by feelings and judgments they have about their own body and appearance; perceptions around…

The first clinical reporting of a man with an eating disorder occurred in 1689, yet men have often been left…