Eating Disorder Articles
Extensive library of free articles on eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia, compulsive overeating, binge eating disorder and the many co-occuring issues and challenges. Please note that articles published on Eating Disorder Hope cover a wide variety of theories, approaches and opinions regarding eating disorders. The views expressed in these articles do not necessarily represent the views of Eating Disorder Hope. We strive to provide a wide breadth of articles by experts in the field and encourage our site visitors to employ critical thinking skills when evaluating information provided within articles on the Eating Disorder Hope site.
Feature Articles:
The Necessity of Nutrition in Eating Disorder Treatment
by Courtney Kent, BA, Marketing and Outreach Director, New Dawn Treatment Centers
Mindfulness-Based Therapy in the Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders
by Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center Staff
Children and Binge Eating Disorder
by Dr. Deborah Russo, Remuda Ranch Treatment Center
List of Article Topics
Addiction
**In addition to the articles listed here, visit our Addiction and Dual Diagnosis page for more information and resources!
How to Approach Recovery from Addiction, Co-occurring Disorders and Isolation
By Dr. Kim Dennis, Medical Director of Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center
Overcoming Addiction in Women
By Marcia Nickow, Psy.D., CADC, CGP, Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center.
Eating Disorders and Chemical Dependency
by Marty Lerner, Ph.D.
Dopamine D2 Receptors and Eating Disorders- The Case for Food Addiction
by Marty Lerner, Ph.D.
The Risks of Recovery: Living in Abundance
by Kimberly Dennis, MD, Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center
Anorexia
**In addition to the articles listed here, visit our Anorexia page for more information and resources!
Anorexia Symptoms
@ Remuda Ranch Treatment Team
Bone Loss in Anorexia: What You Need to Know
By Yong Lee, MD, Medical Director of Remuda Ranch
Anxiety Disorders
**In addition to the articles listed here, visit our Anxiety page for more information and resources!
Anxiety Disorders: What Parents Should Know
Remuda Ranch Program for Eating & Anxiety Disorders
The Importance Of Addressing OCD And Other Anxiety Disorders Symptoms In The Treatment Of Eating Disorders
By Theodore E. Weltzin, MD ~ Medical Director of Eating Disorder Services at Rogers Memorial Hospital
Hoarding and Eating Disorders
Eating Disorder Center of Denver
Bariatric Surgery & Lapband
**In addition to the articles listed here, visit our Bariatric Surgery and Lapband page for more information and resources!
Weight loss surgeries: Golden ticket, Temporary Patch or Ticket to jail?
By Kathryn Fink, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Weight Loss Surgery: A Magic Bullet? A Realistic Look At The Medical And Psychological Risks
Sharon K. Farber, PhD
Why is it required to have a psychological evaluation prior to weight-loss surgery?
By David Engstrom, PhD, ABPP
Pregnancy after Weight-Loss Surgery
By John G. Kral, MD, PhD, FACS
Food Addiction and the Weight-loss Surgery Patient
By Katie Jay, MSW
Binge Eating Disorder/Compulsive Overeating
**In addition to the articles listed here, visit our Binge Eating Disorder/Compulsive Overeating page for more information and resources!
Biology, Not Just Society, May Increase Risk of Binge Eating During Puberty
National Institute of Mental Health, Science News from 2011
Disordered Eating of Another Kind
Kimberly Dennis, M.D. @ Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center
Binge Eating Disorder: What You Need to Know
Remuda Ranch
Secrets of the 2% Who Succeed
Gregory Jantz, PhD @ A Place of Hope
Body Image
**In addition to the articles listed here, visit our Body Image page for more information and resources!
Discrimination Against People Who Are Obese Runs Rampant in the US
by: Jeanne Rust, PhD
Body Image a Concern for Students of All Ages
Kimberly Dennis, M.D. @ Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center
Turn Beauty Inside Out
Stephanie Brooks, MS, RD @ Bay Area Nutrition
Body Checking and Eating Disorders
Remuda Ranch Programs for Eating and Anxiety Disorders Staff
Challenging Body Distortions Through the Eyes of the Body
Susan Kleinman, MA, ADTR, NCC
Battling Our Bodies: Understanding and Overcoming Negative Body Images
Nicole Hawkins, PhD : Center For Change
Diet: Should This Be Considered a Dirty Word?
by Staff of Timberline Knolls Treatment Center
Bulimia
**In addition to the articles listed here, visit our Bulimia page for more information and resources!
Identifying a Loved One May Be Struggling with Bulimia
by Courtney Kent, BA, Outreach Director, New Dawn, Marybeth Weinstock, PhD Psychological Assistant #PSB 35958, Primary Therapist, New Dawn and Victoria Green, MFT, Clinical Director, New Dawn
An fMRI Study of Self-Regulatory Control and Conflict Resolution in Adolescents with Bulimia Nervosa
Rachel Marsh, Ph.D., Guillermo Horga, M.D., Zhishun Wang, Ph.D., Pengwei Wang, Ph.D., Kristin W. Klahr, M.A., Laura A. Berner, A.B., B. Timothy Walsh, M.D.
and Bradley S. Peterson, M.D. http://teenbulimiastudy.org/
Deficient Activity in the Neural Systems That Mediate Self-regulatory Control in Bulimia Nervosa
Rachel Marsh, PhD; Joanna E. Steinglass, MD; Andrew J. Gerber, MD; Kara Graziano O’Leary, MA; Zhishun Wang, PhD; David Murphy, MSci; B. Timothy Walsh, MD; Bradley S. Peterson, MD http://teenbulimiastudy.org/
Dysfunctional Frontostriatal Control Systems in Bulimia Nervosa
Rachel Marsh, Ph.D. @ http://teenbulimiastudy.org/
Functional Disturbances Within Frontostriatal Circuits Across Multiple Childhood Psychopathologies
Rachel Marsh, Ph.D.,Tiago V. Maia, Ph.D, Bradley S. Peterson, M.D.
http://teenbulimiastudy.org/
Treatment of Bulimia
Jeanne Rust, PhD
Childhood & Adolescent Eating Disorders
**In addition to the articles listed here, visit our Childhood & Adolescents page for more information and resources!
Children and Binge Eating Disorder
by Dr. Deborah Russo, Remuda Ranch Treatment Center
Beyond Bullying: “Weightism” as a Weapon
by Dr. Dena Cabrera, Clinical Psychologist, Remuda Ranch Treatment Programs
National Study Gives Parents an Urgent Topic for Discussion
By Kimberly Dennis, M.D. Medical Director of Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center
Tips for Parents: Helping Kids Stay Active and Eat Healthy During Summer
@ Dena Cabrera, PsyD, Remuda Ranch Treatment Programs
Eating Disorders and the Obesity Epidemic: Why the Controversy?
by Jacquelyn Ekern, MS, LPC, Founder and Executive Director of Eating Disorder Hope
How To Nurture Healthy Eating Habits In Your Children
by Gregory L. Jantz, PhD.
Childhood Obesity and Stigma
By Rebecca Puhl, PhD
Fostering Healthy Body Image And Weight In Your Pre-Teen Or Teen
Wendy Oliver-Pyatt, MD
Promotion of Healthy Weight
HELPING WITHOUT HARMING
Kathy J. Kater, LICSW
College Students
Anorexia and College Students
Mary Coombs, BS; Cara Eberhardt, BA; Victoria Green MFT @ New Dawn Recovery Centers
Compulsive Spending
**In addition to the articles listed here, visit our Compulsive Spending page for more information and resources!
The Shopping and Food Connection: An Examination of Hunger Diseases
Angela Wurtzel, , MA, MFT, CEDS
Culture/International
**In addition to the articles listed here, visit our International Eating Disorders Section of the site for more information and resources!
Eating Disorders in the Jewish Community
Tanya Berg, MS, RD, CDN
Devorah Levinson, Director Eating Disorders Division, Relief Resources
Elisheva Wollner, LCSW
Eating Disorders Affect Us All
Stephanie Covington Armstrong (layperson)
Multicultural Issues and Eating Disorders
Jacquelyn Ekern, MS, LPC of www.eatingdisorderhope.com
Pro Ana versus Pro Recovery Sites: Choosing Hope Over Despair
Jacquelyn Ekern, MS, LPC of www.eatingdisorderhope.com
Diabetes
**In addition to the articles listed here, visit our Diabetes page for more information and resources!
Insulin Manipulation Creates Destructive Eating Disordered Behavior
Eating Disorder Center of Denver
I Don't Want To Change My Life! Diabetes and You
Fran Weiss, LCSW-R, BCD, DCSW, CGP
Dual Diagnosis Issues
We All Know Somebody But Is There More To The Story
by Staff of Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center
Exercise and Athletes
**In addition to the articles listed here, visit our Exercise page for more information and resources!
Experience and Strength with Eating Disorder Recovery in Female Athletes
By Kimberly Dennis, MD, Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center
Getting Back in the Game…of Life
By Kim Dennis, MD, Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center
Exercise Compulsion and its Dangers
Remuda Ranch Treatment Team
Excessive Exercise
Theodore E. Weltzin, MD Medical director of Eating Disorder Services at Rogers Memorial Hospital
Exercising and Eating: When to say "No" to over-exercising and "Yes" to basic health
Eating Disorder Center of Denver
Expressive Arts Therapy
Dance/Movement Therapy for Eating Disorders: Q&A with Susan Kleinman
By Margarita Tartakovsky, MS
I've Seen Thinner
by Fritz Liedtke (layperson)
Family & Friends
**In addition to the articles listed here, visit our Friends & Family page for more information and resources!
A Heavy Burden: Raising Healthy Families in our Weight Obsessed Culture
Deborah Russo, PsyD, Dena Cabrera, PsyD, & Amy Spahr, LCSW,
Remuda Ranch Treatment Programs
Working Through Society Myths to Save the Mother-Daughter Relationship
Contributions by Catherine Weigel-Foy, LCSW, LMFT, Family Therapist at
Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center
Parental Involvement Important in the Prevention
and Awareness of Eating Disorders
Jacquelyn Ekern, MS, LPC, Founder and Director of Eating Disorder Hope and Debra Cooper, Expert Writer on eating disorders.
Helping A Friend Could Save a Life
Kimberly Dennis, M.D. @ Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center
Family-based Treatment of Adolescent
Anorexia Nervosa: The Maudsley Approach
by: Daniel Le Grange, PhD and James Lock, MD, Ph.D..
Anorexia and Bulimia - How Family & Friends Can Help
Michael E. Berrett, PhD : Center For Change
Social Support: The Cradle in Which Growth and Recovery Take Place
Michael E. Berrett, PhD : Center For Change
Feelings
**In addition to the articles listed here, visit our Feelings page for more information and resources!
Processing Emotions & Reconnecting with Ourselves: Susan Kleinman, Part 2
By Margarita Tartakovsky, MS
Feelings Matter
Jacquelyn Ekern, MS, LPC
Holidays / Special Events
Seasonal Blues - The Warmer Side of It
Kimberly Dennis, M.D. @ Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center
New Year's Resolutions and Eating Disorders
by Debra Cooper, BA, Communications Specialist @ Timberline Knolls Residential TreatmentSeason of Change
JuLynn Ravenscraft, MA, Remuda Ranch Program for Eating Disorders
Holiday Survival Kit
Debra Cooper, BA, Communications Specialist @ Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment
Inspirational
**In addition to the articles listed here, visit our Women of Substance page for more inspirational stories of recovery!
Power of Interruption: Do the next right thing
Jenni Schaefer (layperson)
Hope: Believing in yourself and letting go
Jenni Schaefer (layperson)
Intuitive Eating
**In addition to the articles listed here, visit our Nutrition page for more information and resources!
Honoring Appetite
Deborah Russo, Psy.D., Christine Engstrom, RD, LD, Laura Maloch, RD, LD. @ Remuda Ranch
Diet Mentality
Michelle Morand, MA, Founder and Director of The CEDRIC Centre
Using The Non-Diet Approach For Treating Binge Eating Disorder(BED)
Robyn Goldberg, RD
What is Normal Eating?
Jeanne Rust, PhD
Take a Bite on the Wild Side
By Donald Altman, M.A., LPC
Spice Your Food with Gratitude
By Donald Altman, M.A., LPC
‘Tis the Season for Forgiveness
By Donald Altman, M.A., LPC
Setting Reasonable Goals
Michelle Morand, MA, Founder and Director of The CEDRIC Centre
Male Eating Disorders
**In addition to the articles listed here, visit our Males page for more information and resources!
Eating Disorders are a Guy Thing, too
Theodore E. Weltzin, MD, FAED
Strength Lies In Talking About It
By Troy Roness (layperson)
A Silent Problem
Theodore E. Weltzin, MD Medical director of Eating Disorder Services at Rogers Memorial Hospital
Mentoring
How to be a Good Mentor
Shannon Cutts of www.key-to-life.com (layperson)
The Efficacy of Adding a Mentor to the Integrated Eating Disorders Treatment Team
Shannon Cutts of www.key-to-life.com (layperson)
I Found A Mentor: Now What? 7 Steps to Building a Quality Mentoring Partnership
Shannon Cutts of www.key-to-life.com (layperson)
Mentoring as an Essential Component of Recovery
Shannon Cutts of www.key-to-life.com (layperson)
Midlife Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders: No Longer Just For Young Females
Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center
The Aging of Eating Disorders: Middle-aged Women Fight the Devastating Disease
Kim Dennis, M.D., Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center
Eating Disorders in Men and Women in Later Years
Kimberly McCallum, MD of McCallum Place
Study Shows Mid-Life Crisis Does Not Lead to Eating Disorders
Eating Disorder Center of Denver
Mindfulness
Mindfulness-Based Therapy in the Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders
by Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center StaffJoy of Generosity
Donald Altman, M.A., LPC, Vice-President, The Center for Mindful Eating
Nutrition
**In addition to the articles listed here, visit our Nutrition page for more information and resources!
The Necessity of Nutrition in Eating Disorder Treatment
Courtney Kent, BA, Marketing and Outreach Director, New Dawn Treatment Centers
Tips for Parents: Helping Kids Stay Active and Eat Healthy During Summer
Dena Cabrera, PsyD, Remuda Ranch Treatment Programs
Dopamine D2 Receptors and Eating Disorders - The Case for Food Addiction
Marty Lerner, Ph.D.
Eating Disorders and MyPyramid.gov: A Useful Tool for Recovery
Jacquelyn Ekern, MS, LPC, Founder and Director of Eating Disorder Hope and Debra Cooper, Expert Writer on eating disorders.
The Non-Diet Approach to Health and Weight Management
Stephanie Brooks, MS, RD
An Argument for Recovery
Lynne Martin, RD
Physical/Biological Issues
**In addition to the articles listed here, visit our Health page for more information and resources!
Reflections on the Treatment of Eating Disorders
Adair Look, MD
Laxative Abuse
Rader Programs
IPECAC Abuse
Rader Programs
Diabetes And Eating Disorders
Rader Programs
What are Eating Disorders?
Rader Programs
Diabetes and Eating Disorders: Double the Complications
Marcia Meier, BAN, RN, CDE
Pregnancy
**In addition to the articles listed here, visit our Pregnancy page for more information and resources!
Pregorexia
Remuda Ranch
Pro-Ana / Pro-Mia
Increasing Pro-Ana Movement – Words Supporting Suicide
@ Kim Dennis, M.D., Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center
Pro Ana versus Pro Recovery Websites: Choosing Hope Over Despair
@ Jacquelyn Ekern, MS, LPC
Professionals
**In addition to the articles listed here, visit our Eating Disorder Professionals section of the site for more information and resources!
Using a Holistic Approach to Treat Clients with Complex Co-Occurring Disorders
Guy Oberwise, LCSW, Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center
Making the Most of Your Whole Self: Being an Embodied Therapist
Susan Kleinman, MA, ADTR, NCC
Increasing Structure in Outpatient Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia
Michael E. Berrett, Ph.D., Julie B. Clark-Sly, Ph.D. and Randy K. Hardman, Ph.D. : Center For Change
Group psychotherapy with Obese Disordered-Eating Adults with Body Image Disturbances: An Integrated Model (opens in new window)
Fran Weiss, LCSW-R, BCD, DCSW, CGP. American Journal of Psychotherapy, (2004).
Psychological Issues
Making the Connection Between Trauma and Resulting Eating Disorders
by Dr. Kim Dennis, Medical Director of Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center, as published on Health Blog on DailyStrength.org
Trichotillomania: An Impulse Control Disorder Affects Millions of Americans
by Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center
PTSD: Dropping the “D” and Stopping the Symptoms
Dr. Bill Tollefson and Dr. Lisa Palmer of The Renew Center of Florida
Anxiety Disorder Treatment
Remuda Ranch
Anxiety Disorders
Remuda Ranch
Anxiety Disorders - Warning Signs and Causality
Remuda Ranch
Anxiety Disorders - What Parents Should Know
Remuda Ranch
Anxiety Disorders in Children
Remuda Ranch
Exposure With Response Therapy
Remuda Ranch
Teen Anxiety
Remuda Ranch
Recovery Skills
Utilizing 12-step Principles in the Treatment of Eating Disorders
by Staff of Timberline Knolls Treatment Center
The Object of Comfort: a Butterflies Process is a Journey
Dr. Deborah A Russo, Clinical Psychologist @ Remuda Ranch Treatment Programs
Self Soothing Skills: An Essential Tool of Eating Disorder Treatment
Jacquelyn Ekern, MS, LPC
Recovery vs. Recovered
by Staff of Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center
How to Approach Recovery from Addiction, Co-occurring Disorders and Isolation
By Dr. Kim Dennis, Medical Director of Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center as published on Health Blog on DailyStrength.org
Learned Helplessness
Michelle Morand, MA, Founder and Director of The CEDRIC Centre
Eating Disorder Recovery and Overcoming Negative Thoughts
Jacquelyn Ekern, MS, LPC
*downloadable pdf available
Walking in Recovery
Abigail Wolff, Recovery Consultant @ Remuda Ranch Treatment Center
Self Care
Michelle Morand,MA Founder and Director of The CEDRIC Centre
Recovery and Relationships
Marty Lerner, Ph.D.
Eating Disorders: Accepting the Pain of the Past
Gregory Jantz, Ph.D.
Sexual Trauma
Using Creative Strategies to Reach Sexually Traumatized Clients Who Engage in Eating Disorders
Melissa K. Taylor, MS, LMFT
When it Comes to PTSD in the Military, Sexual Trauma Can Cause as Much Damage as Combat
@ Kim Dennis, M.D., Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center
Spirituality
Strengthening the Spirit and Restoring the Soul: Identifying, Understanding and Healing the Blocks with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Margaret Nagib, Psy.D. & Kara Miller, Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center
Hunger of the Soul in Eating Disorders: Insight from The Renfrew Center
By Margarita Tartakovsky, MS
Finding Fulfillment: Q&A with Susan Kleinman & Jen Nardozzi, Part 2
By Margarita Tartakovsky, MS
The Doorknob: Spirituality in Eating Disorder Recovery
by Jenni Schaefer (layperson)
The Importance of Spirituality in Treatment
@ TImberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center
Statistics
Prevalence and Outcome of Eating Disorders
Rader Progams
Eating Disorder Statistics
Jeanne Rust, PhD
Stress
Effective Coping Skills in the Treatment of Eating Disorders
Jeanne Rust, PhD
Suicide
Suicide and Eating Disorders
Remuda Ranch Programs for Eating & Anxiety Disorders
Treatment
**In addition to the articles listed here, visit our Eating Disorder Specialist Library for more information and resources!
The Case for Inpatient Treatment of Eating Disorders
by Dr. Yong Lee, Director of Psychiatric Services at Remuda Ranch
Maudsley Misconceptions
An Interview with Angela Celio Doyle, PhD
Navigating the Search for True Maudsley Treatment
Angela Celio Doyle, PhD and Renee Rienecke Hoste, PhD
Top 10 Tips for Eating Disorder Recovery: Building an Effective Eating Disorder Treatment Plan
Jacquelyn Ekern, MS, LPC, Director of Eating Disorder Hope
The Importance of Addressing OCD and Other Anxiety Disorders Symptoms in the Treatment of Eating Disorders
Theodore E. Weltzin, MD; Nicolette Weisensel, MD; Tracey Cornella-Carlson, MD; Bradley C. Riemann, PhD; and Pamela Bean, PhD.
Efficacy of Equine Therapy: Mounting Evidence
Edward J. Cumella Ph.D. and Sharon Simpson, Remuda Ranch Programs for Eating Disorders
Types of Treatment
Jeanne Rust, PhD
Choosing An Eating Disorder Treatment Clinic
Jeanne Rust, PhD
Weight Management
Don't Eat After 7 and Six Other Weight Management Myths
Michelle May, M.D.
What are Eating Disorders
**In addition to the articles listed here, visit our Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder/Compulsive Overeating pages for more information and resources!
An Illness, Not an Act: Eating Disorder Sufferers Need Treatment
by Staff of Eating Disorder Services of Rogers Memorial Hospital
Signs & Symptoms of Eating Disorders
Rader Programs
What Are Eating Disorders
Jeanne Rust, PhD @ Mirasol
Eating Disorders: Psychotherapy's Role in Effective Treatment (PDF - opens in new window)
American Psychology Association
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