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Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a relatively new diagnosis, introduced in the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-V). As a result, it has not been Read more

Eating Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) share many similarities. They are both disorders of control. They involve obsessive thinking and compulsive behavior. They are  disruptive and debilitating. It is not Read more

Eating disorders are a serious problem among adolescents. It is estimated that approximately five percent have diagnosable eating disorders but many more have non-specific symptoms that signal problems with disordered Read more

Describes the impact of technology and school on social anxiety in adolescents. Read more

Adolescents face multiple stressors, as they balance the demands of school, sports, and friendships. They are also undergoing developmental changes and beginning to separate from their parents. The teenage years Read more

Although social media itself is not the sole cause of an eating disorder, it has fueled individuals to engage in disordered patterns of eating. According to research, “media is a Read more

Eating disorder treatment is a journey when someone not only re-establishes their physical and mental health but also experiences profound personal growth. Like any other journey, things aren’t always simple. The key Read more

Eating disorders are sometimes characterized by obsessive, repetitive thoughts and compulsive, ritualistic behaviors. Research has shown people with eating disorders are more vulnerable to co-morbid diagnoses such as anxiety disorders Read more

Eating disorders and depression often go hand in hand. In order to recover, both need to be addressed. Depression can often be caused by stress, and we call it situational depression. Read more

Disordered eating is a way to describe a range of irregular eating behaviors that may or may not warrant a diagnosis of a specific eating disorder. Eating disorders, such as anorexia Read more

Panic attacks typically occur when a person is under stress. The stress can be physical, like being run down, or emotional, like a significant life change. Read more

Healthy Communication Open, honest and safe communication is a fundamental part of a healthy relationship. The first step to building a relationship is making sure you both understand each other’s needs Read more

Do you ever find yourself worrying about whether you’ve locked the front door? Did you turn the oven off? Did you double-check that the heating was off before you left Read more

 1. Reject the Diet Mentality  Throw out the diet books and magazine articles that offer you false hope of losing weight quickly, easily, and permanently. Get angry at the lies Read more

What are the Signs and Symptoms of Orthorexia?  Orthorexia  is the term for a condition that includes symptoms of obsessive behavior in pursuit of a healthy diet. Orthorexia sufferers often display Read more

 What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?  It can be defined as a body-image disorder, where an individual has persistent and intrusive thoughts and/or preoccupations with an imagined or slight defect in their Read more