Before an earthquake, animals often behave strangely. Dogs refuse to go into buildings. Birds abandon their nests. Elephants move to higher ground. They’re detecting seismic activity humans can’t consciously perceive. The signals exist. We’ve just lost the ability to register them. Your body speaks in a language most of us have forgotten how to understand. [...]
“Culture” is one of the most complex concepts in the world, a combination of values, beliefs, language, social norms, and other considerations that touch on nearly everything a person mentally and physically consumes, how they present themselves, and how they live. The culture one grows up in or identifies with often has a deep impact [...]
Perfectionism is often misunderstood as a positive trait, something that motivates achievement or reflects strong values. But in the context of eating disorders, perfectionism rarely functions that way. It tends to manifest as chronic self-evaluation, a persistent fear of falling short, and an internal pressure to avoid mistakes at any cost. Rather than pushing someone [...]
An eating disorder doesn’t announce itself as confinement. It arrives as relief, as order, as something that finally makes sense when everything else feels chaotic. The rules feel protective at first. The boundaries you create seem like they’re keeping you safe, but what actually happens is that the boundaries keep moving inward. What felt manageable [...]
Ever since I can remember, I felt like I was different than other boys somehow. While others were into things like sports and hunting, I had far more interest in introverted endeavors, like video games, cooking, and artistic pursuits. I turned to punk rock early for my emotional validation. At that time, things like ADHD, autism, [...]
For many college students, access to consistent, specialized eating disorder treatment is limited by geography, class schedules, or campus culture. Traditional in-person care may not be feasible for a student who is balancing coursework, social pressures, jobs, and campus life. Fortunately, virtual intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) and partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) are emerging as accessible, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Kate Ringwood, LPC, discusses why athletes are at risk of developing orthorexia and what coaches can do to help prevent [...]
For better or worse, college is generally thought of as one of the most free and fun times in a person’s life. The whole point of the experience is to learn new things and meet new people, and many college students take advantage of their newfound friends and freedom to participate in a partying lifestyle. [...]
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