Female Athletes and Anorexia: When to Seek Help

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Female Athletes and Anorexia in swimmers Contributed by Canopy Cove Female athletes are particularly vulnerable to developing an eating disorder more than females in the general population. While participating in athletics can be a great way to build self-esteem and promote positive wellbeing, the immense pressure to compete and to win can create an environment conducive for female athletes and anorexia [...]
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Why Equine-Assisted Therapy in Eating Disorder Treatment is So Helpful

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Man using Equine-Assisted Therapy Contributed by Canopy Cove There are few individuals in the world that haven’t experienced the emotional benefit that comes from animals. Using this relationship to benefit mental health treatment is a relatively new concept but Equine-Assisted Therapy is making strides. An article discussing the benefit of animal-assisted therapy in Counseling Today explains perfectly that “well-trained therapy [...]
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Benefits of Eating Disorder Treatment Created Specifically for Women

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Black woman in Eating Disorder Treatment Specifically for Women and bringing honesty in eating disorder recovery Contributed by Canopy Cove Eating disorders are experienced by a diverse spectrum of individuals of differing genders, ethnicities, backgrounds, etc. For this reason, it is essential to begin this article with a disclaimer: In regards to eating disorder treatment specifically for women, our society has only recently started to adopt an understanding of the difference between [...]
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Unique Issues & Concerns of Teens Struggling with Bulimia

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Girl thinking about when Teens Struggle with Bulimia and needing Online Therapy Contributed by Canopy Cove Bulimia Nervosa (BN) is an eating disorder diagnosis whose behaviors are characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by inappropriate compensatory behaviors [1]. For both adults and teens, this disorder can have catastrophic consequences to the body and mind if it continues untreated. However, when teens struggle with bulimia, they [...]
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Recovery Stories & Eating Disorders – Do They Help?

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College student using Eating Disorder Recovery Stories in her recovery Contributed by Canopy Cove Stories have helped to make our large and densely populated world smaller. Through them, we enter different time periods, explore new and foreign cultures, and expand our understanding of the human experience. Whether we are looking for comedy, tragedy, adventure, or inspiration, hearing the stories of others – their lives, their experiences, [...]
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Addressing Underlying Anxiety and Depression in Eating Disorders

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Woman working through Anxiety and Depression in Eating Disorders and Binge Eating Disorder and Diabetes Contributed by Canopy Cove The comorbidity rate of eating disorders with other mental illness diagnoses is incredibly high. One study determined that 97% of female inpatients were diagnosed with at least one other mental illness [1]. So what is the best way to approach Anxiety and Depression in Eating Disorders? Two of the most common comorbidities [...]
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Treatment During the Holidays

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Woman working on Eating Disorder Treatment During the Holidays Contributed by Canopy Cove Making the decision whether to enter treatment during the holidays can be a daunting task. It is understandable that there will be mixed emotions involved. It is difficult enough to make the decision to enter treatment and to be away from family on regular days, and that decision just becomes more [...]
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