10 Factors to Consider When Evaluating a Partial Hospitalization Eating Disorder Program

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Women working together in a PHP eating disorder program Partial hospitalization for eating disorder treatment is growing in popularity. This is likely because a PHP Eating Disorder Program is a convenient and less costly way to engage in treatment. This treatment also has positive outcomes, with a great deal of research indicating that it is comparable to residential treatment. [1] Partial hospitalization supports individuals [...]
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5 Tips for Coaches to Identify Eating Disorders in Athletes

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Female athlete on Balance Beam Struggling with an Eating Disorder Athletes are particularly vulnerable to developing an eating disorder. While participating in athletics can be a great way to build self-esteem and promote positive well-being, the immense pressure to compete and to win along with other risk factors can create an environment conducive to developing an eating disorder. It is important to help coaches identify [...]
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Transitional Living Helps Increase Chances of Recovery

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Woman in DBT treatment Contributor: Sheridan Wessel, LPC/MHSP, NCC – Therapist at Fairhaven Treatment Center Fairhaven Treatment Center has the opportunity to treat clients from all parts of the country. After residential treatment is no longer indicated, clients benefit from gaining independence with meal planning, going grocery shopping, and all the other tasks that support a complete recovery. This [...]
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Self-Image and Eating Disorders

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Girl with headphones Eating disorders are complex illnesses and affect a variety of people. Risk factors for eating disorders involve a range of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors. But, what role does self-image and eating disorders play with each other? The interaction of these factors tends to look different for different people. For example, two people with the [...]
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How Boys are Uniquely Susceptible to Bulimia Nervosa

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Males with Eating Disorders The topic of boys and bulimia and disordered eating in general isn’t talked about enough, even in the eating disorder realm. These disorders will impact at least 10 million men in their lives. Yet, research is rarely focused on this population [1]. This is especially unfortunate for boys and male adolescents, as there are certain [...]
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How to Evaluate a Nutrition Program in Eating Disorder Treatment?

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Organic fruits and vegetables used in Orthorexia and Healthy Eating to prevent Starvation Symptoms Eating disorders are associated with severe disturbances in people’s eating behaviors along with an unhealthy preoccupation with food, body weight, and self-image and body shape. Hence, each patient’s relationship with food and nutrition can play an influential role in the recovery process which is why it is essential to know how to evaluate a nutrition [...]
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Marital Concerns of Eating Disorder Sufferers

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Woman struggling with anorexia An eating disorder can cause an immense toll on a relationship. Studies show that body dissatisfaction is negatively associated with marital concerns and “eating concerns in women are associated with less satisfaction, comfort, and closeness in romantic relationships [1].” These statistics can be scary when you and your spouse are working together to help them recover. But, [...]
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