The Wake-Up Call That I Needed

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Story of Hope 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, [...]
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Bridging the Gap: How Virtual IOP and PHP Expand Access to Eating Disorder Treatment for College Students Nationwide 

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College students and eating disorders 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, [...]
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When is an Eating Disorder Likely to Develop?

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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

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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

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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

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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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