Adjusting Social Media Habits to Support ED Recovery

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Woman trying internet intervention Contributor: Kirsten Haglund, Community Relations Representative for Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center and Founder and President of the Kirsten Haglund Foundation According to a Google study, 51 percent of teenagers (aged 13-17) spend more than three hours per day on their mobile phones social networking [1]. Additionally, Pew Research Center shows 71 percent are on [...]
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Comparing Co-Occurring Disorders in U.S. and International Countries

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Woman celebrating long term recovery The relationship between co-occurring disorders and eating disorders has been well researched, including the differences in how these issues are addressed in the United States versus internationally. Eating disorders are known to frequently have co-occurring mood, anxiety, and trauma-based issues. Studies show that lifetime prevalence of bipolar disorder in the eating disorder population is as [...]
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Sharing Global Hope for Eating Disorder Recovery

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Portait of young woman in summer time When battling an eating disorder, it is easy to feel hopeless. This is especially true in areas of the world where eating disorders are especially stigmatized, or where there might be limited access to quality resources. Sharing hope for eating disorder recovery on a global scale encourages those struggling around the world to remain motivated [...]
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BED Statistics and Treatment Outcomes

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Woman standing before window When it comes to eating disorders, more individuals are affected by binge eating disorder (BED) than anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa combined [1]. In fact, BED is more common than illnesses like HIV, breast cancer, and schizophrenia, with research studies estimating that approximately 3.5 percent of women and 2.0 percent of men will be diagnosed [...]
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How to Become an Eating Disorder Specialist Overseas

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Boy concerned about bulimia nervosa Eating disorders are a global issue that impacts individuals, families and loved ones across the world. According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), there are approximately 30 million individuals impacted by these psychiatric illnesses in the United States alone, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder, with eating disorders on the rise [...]
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Scholarship Funding Resources on an International Level

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College Student As costs rise and health benefits decrease for mental health coverage, private payment for eating disorder treatment can be extremely costly. Internationally, there are a few key organizations that one can turn to for scholarship and financial assistance for treatment. Project HEAL Scholarships Project HEAL is a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization that fundraises for individuals with [...]
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Orthorexia: Understanding If I Need Professional Treatment

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Woman eating food fighting Orthorexia Contributor: Stephanie Ceranec, Med, LCPC, Eating Disorder Program Coordinator, Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center. When it comes to eating disorders, people are generally most familiar with anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder. However, there are many other forms of eating disorders that may not be as well known but have the potential to reap destructive [...]
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International College Programs That Support Students With Eating Disorders

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College Student Reading A Book About Clean Eating Eating disorders are no stranger to the collegiate population, with the transition to college being among the most stressful transitions for many individuals. For those who have other risk factors for eating disorders, the various stressors involved with the college transition can be enough to trigger the development of an eating disorder, like anorexia, bulimia [...]
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