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Can Alcohol Abuse Lead to Eating Disorders?

Eating disorders and substance use disorders, such as alcohol addiction, often go hand in hand. In fact, research suggests that 25%-50% of people who are in treatment for an eating [...]
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Understanding If Family Based Treatment is Right for Your Child and Family

Eating disorders are serious conditions with severe physical and emotional consequences. And these conditions are difficult for everyone involved, including a patient’s friends, family, and loved ones. Still, some types [...]
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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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Signs My Child is Having an Eating Disorder Relapse

Eating disorders are complex chronic health conditions requiring a long-term recovery approach. Unfortunately, the road to recovery for children can be especially difficult and may involve setbacks and relapses. A relapse [...]
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Food Anxiety and Social Events

Throughout human history, large meals have been an integral part of all kinds of occasions. And today, everything from birthday parties to holidays, weddings, date nights, and professional events may [...]
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An Overview of Refeeding Syndrome

Refeeding syndrome commonly occurs when someone who is malnourished, possibly as the result of an eating disorder, begins to eat more regularly again. Unfortunately, the condition can become quite serious. Complex [...]
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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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The Link Between Anorexia and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

In the world of mental health, several conditions frequently overlap or are found in the same individual. These are called co-occurring or co-morbid conditions. Among eating disorders, anorexia nervosa (AN) frequently co-occurs with [...]
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Genetic Factors Behind Eating Disorders

Are eating disorders genetic? Researchers think so—eating disorders can be a result of both genetic and environmental influences. Several studies suggest that people with anorexia share genetic abnormalities. While similar studies haven’t been conducted [...]
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Can Alcohol Abuse Lead to Eating Disorders?

Understanding If Family Based Treatment is Right for Your Child and Family

How Cultural Traditions Can Shape Body Image

The Fear of Eating in Public (Deipnophobia): How to Address It

Signs My Child is Having an Eating Disorder Relapse

Food Anxiety and Social Events

An Overview of Refeeding Syndrome

Anorexia Nervosa and Stunted Growth Concerns

The Link Between Anorexia and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Genetic Factors Behind Eating Disorders

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