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Severe Eating Disorders Among Teens at an All-Time High

The adolescent years are a highly formative time. Young people experience rapid emotional, mental, and physical development during their teen years, and their habits and thoughts are impressionable, making them [...]
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4 Important Milestones to Be Aware of in Anorexia Recovery

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is more than just a physical illness—it’s a relentless battle that takes a toll on the mind, emotions, and spirit. The journey toward recovery can often feel lonely [...]
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Purging Disorder Signs and Symptoms

Purging disorder is a common and dangerous yet widely misunderstood eating disorder. The disordered behaviors involved in the condition are similar to some aspects of bulimia nervosa (BN), leading many people to [...]
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How to Choose the Best Eating Disorder Treatment Center

Eating disorders are deeply-rooted psychological conditions that can have a serious impact on someone’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Due to the complexity of their nature, they nearly always require [...]
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How Anorexia Can Affect Social Life and Skills

Anorexia is an eating disorder that usually involves an intense fear of weight gain, a distorted body image, and the restriction of food or energy intake. A person’s struggles with [...]
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Connections Between ADHD & Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

We often think of mental illnesses in exclusive terms or their diagnosis as absolute. In reality, that’s far from the case. It is not infrequent for one mental health condition [...]
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Long-Term Effects of Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia nervosa is a severe mental health disorder that manifests as an unhealthy obsession with food, weight gain, and body image. It can lead to numerous dangerous physical and psychological [...]
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How Cultural Traditions Can Shape Body Image

How does culture affect beauty standards? The answer is complex and hinges on any number of factors. Different groups may revere certain body shapes, sizes, or features, creating an “ideal” [...]
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The Fear of Eating in Public (Deipnophobia): How to Address It

Deipnophobia is a form of social anxiety disorder, manifesting as the fear of eating in front of others. The condition can be difficult or even debilitating to deal with every [...]
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Can Anorexia Stunt Growth? Anorexia Nervosa and Stunted Growth Concerns

The body relies on good nutrition to help people reach their full potential. This is especially important during adolescence, when the body experiences heavy growth spurts. But if someone develops [...]
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