When is an Eating Disorder Likely to Develop?

Developing Eating disorders are often thought of as conditions that primarily impact young people—and, in particular, young white females. But the truth of the matter is much more nuanced. Conditions like anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), and binge eating disorder (BED) arise from a complex combination of interlocking factors, including biological and environmental circumstances. As [...]
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Food and Mood: How Nutrition Affects Mental Well-Being

Food and mood What we eat is important in fueling our bodies and provides the essential nutrients needed for energy, growth, and repair. However, the importance of nutrition extends beyond just physical health.  Foods also play an important role in brain function, and they impact our mental health. In this article, you will learn about the connection between [...]
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Preparing for Your First Week of Anorexia Inpatient Treatment

Suitcase It can be scary to enter an inpatient treatment facility for the first time, especially if you’re being treated for eating disorder behaviors you may have been struggling with for a long time. You will most likely have to adjust to a new routine, which can include meetings with doctors, nutritionists, and other healthcare specialists, [...]
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The Link Between Eating Disorders and Suicide

Kid Flying Kite When you think about disorders associated with high rates of self-injurious thoughts and behaviors, including suicide, which disorders come to mind? It is likely you think of depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. It is perhaps less likely that you think of eating disorders. However, as I review below, research continues to demonstrate that all eating [...]
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Breaking Barriers in Eating Disorder Recovery: The Role of Virtual Self-Help Tools

Virtual self-help treatment Only 20% of people who struggle with eating disorders will receive professional help.1 That means that millions are navigating recovery alone. There are several reasons why many fail to get the help they need, with the main reasons being a shortage of providers,2 high costs, shame, and stigma.3 The COVID pandemic not only exacerbated the [...]
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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 metabolic processes that take place when someone starts eating more regularly can result in complications such as heart failure, respiratory failure, electrolyte imbalances, and [...]
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