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Which Population is Most Likely to Have an Eating Disorder?

Eating disorders impact people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or economic status. Even though eating disorders impact people from all populations, there are certain groups of people [...]
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Dismantling Diet Culture in a Pivot Towards Mindful Eating

Contributed by: Elizabeth Mariutto, PsyD, CEDS at Lindner Center of HOPE Americans are pummeled with the importance of fighting obesity. Individuals that are in larger bodies are pressured by our [...]
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Setting Boundaries a Key to Holiday Happiness

The holidays are a time of love and togetherness, when family near and far gather around a table to celebrate what they’re thankful for and reunite with those whose company [...]
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How to Navigate Diet Culture During Thanksgiving

When Thanksgiving rolls around, complaints about holiday weight gain are often just as common as discussions about what people are thankful for. Hearing these conversations can be tough, especially if [...]
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How to Avoid Eating Disorder Relapse During Thanksgiving

With apologies to candy at Halloween and Easter, there’s no holiday we tend to associate more with food — sweet, savory, and everything in between — as its defining characteristic [...]
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Don’t Let the Planning Stress of “To-Do” Get in the Way of Your “I Do”

Contributor: Staff at Montecatini Eating Disorder Treatment Center The question has been popped, you (or your significant other) said yes, and planning the big day itself is all that’s on your [...]
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How Do You Know if You Have an Eating Disorder?

It can be confusing and overwhelming to figure out if you have an eating disorder or not. Even if your friends or family have expressed concern about your eating habits, [...]
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Issues from Eating Disorders and Weight Loss Surgery

Eating disorders and weight loss surgery often go hand-in-hand. Sometimes people with eating disorders will undergo weight loss surgery. However, other times people who have had the surgery will develop [...]
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The Pandemic’s Effect on the Mental Health of Those Who Have Eating Disorders

Contributor: Staff at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult on everyone’s mental health, presenting times of increased stress, fear, and anxiety. For those who have an [...]
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A Look at Actual and Ideal Body Image

Body image is the way someone feels about their body shape or size. Negative body image is common in people with eating disorders. Researchers are looking into what contributes to [...]
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