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Orthorexia in the College Student

For many students, college is a time to explore new ways of living and being, as individuals develop their autonomy and independence. College is also a time in which individuals [...]
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Compulsive Exercise In the College Athlete

Collegiate sports are often quite demanding on the student athlete, demanding not only excellence in physical performance, but the need to juggle a demanding schedule with all other aspects of [...]
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Putting a Career on Hold to Seek Eating Disorder Treatment in Middle-Age

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Contributor: Jennifer Rollin, MSW, LGSW, writer for Eating Disorder Hope A common misperception regarding eating disorders-is that they only impact Caucasian, female, adolescents. However, eating disorders do not discriminate based [...]
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Setting New “Traditions” for a Family Going Through the ED Recovery Process

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Contributor: Dr. Gregory Jantz, Founder of The Center • A Place of HOPE and author of 30 books on behavioral and mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and others. [...]
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Losing a Spouse and the Influence of Eating Disorders in the Elderly Adult

Two elderly people discussing Eating Disorder Development in Elderly Patients

Contributor: Jennifer Rollin, MSW, LGSW, writer for Eating Disorder Hope Eating disorders are commonly stereotyped, as being illnesses that only affect adolescents-however this is entirely false. The reality is that [...]
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Stress-Related Factors that Influence Eating Disorder Development in the College-Aged Student

A college-aged student is particularly vulnerable when it comes to the development of eating disorders. [1] This makes perfect sense, as there are many added pressures and stressors that the [...]
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Finding and Building a New Identify Outside a Chronic Eating Disorder

Contributor: Jennifer Rollin, MSW, LGSW, writer for Eating Disorder Hope When someone is struggling intensely with an eating disorder-it often becomes his or her primary source of identity. As they [...]
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Identifying and Treating OFSED in the Pediatric Patient

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Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Eating disorders among pediatric patients can range in severity and in behaviors, and understanding the types [...]
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Gastric Bypass Surgery and Eating Disorder Development in Middle-Aged Adults

Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope More and more individuals across the nation are struggling with obesity and adverse effects of obesity. [...]
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Eating Disorders and Age

Dr. Kimberli McCallum, Director and Founder of McCallum Place Hosted by Eating Disorder Hope January 28, 2016 EDH: Welcome to today’s #EDHchat! We are excited to have you all with [...]
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