Eating Disorders Rampant on the Runway
The average runway model is more than 5 inches taller and weighs up to 56 pounds less than the average woman in America [1, 2]. The discrepancy between these two [...]Read More
The average runway model is more than 5 inches taller and weighs up to 56 pounds less than the average woman in America [1, 2]. The discrepancy between these two [...]Read More
Medication Management for Co-Occurring Disorders
There is no magic pill for eating disorder recovery. However, many individuals with eating disorders often exhibit co-occurring disorders, such as addiction, anxiety, bipolar, post-traumatic stress, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Often, [...]Read More
When OCD Tendencies Fuel Eating Disorder Behaviors
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), like other mental illnesses, is often the subject of stigma and stereotypes. Many people may misunderstand OCD and the serious implications that come with living with [...]Read More
The Impact of Nancy Kerrigan’s Eating Disorder Revelation
Two-time Olympic figure skating medalist and Dancing With The Stars contestant, Nancy Kerrigan, has brought the issue of eating disorders among athletes to the spotlight after her recent interview with [...]Read More
How Children’s Body Confidence Can Start at Home
I remember the first time I felt self-conscious about my appearance. I was four, and my cousin Thomas proceeded to make fun of the birthmark on my butt cheek, which [...]Read More
Incorporating Family in Meal Support For Eating Disorder Treatment
Contributor: Stephanie Ceranec, Med, LCPC, Eating Disorder Program Coordinator, Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center. When it comes to eating disorder recovery, learning how to normalize eating behaviors is essential to [...]Read More
My Friend Expressed Self-Harm Urges: How Should I Handle This?
Self-harm is an all too prevalent issue that commonly accompanies eating disorders, as both often occur due to a lack of proper coping skills. One study showed that self-harm occurs [...]Read More
How to Support a Friend Struggling with Body Image in Recovery
The eating disorder recovery community is vast and supportive, creating a safe and inclusive environment for those in all stages of recovery. To be a part of this community means [...]Read More
Impact of Fat-Shaming and Fat Talk in Social Media
Thanks to the rampant access to technology and widespread use of social media, talk of food, dieting, and exercise has proliferated. Popular social media sites, such as twitter, facebook, and [...]Read More
What to Tell Your Friend Who Wants to Lose Weight
Weight loss is a topic that has become highly normalized. Those of us in the body image and eating disorder recovery sphere cringe at casual diet and weight loss remarks, [...]Read More
