Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental health disease in America. Take a look at these statistics from the National Eating Disorders Association. For more information ...
Family involvement plays a key role in eating disorder recovery. Families help create a structured, emotionally supportive ...
but there can be a risk of disordered eating or eating disorders. An expert explains the warning signs. Social media is a big influence on many people. For some, certain types of posts may be ...
Teens and others may be impacted by the media's portrayal of an ideal body which can result in eating disorders.
Binge eating disorder can seriously affect a person’s physical and mental health. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most effective treatment. Healthcare professionals can prescribe it ...
When we hear these scenarios, one of our first thoughts is “potential eating disorder.” But if you’re like most medical professionals globally, you have little to no training in eating ...
Racial discrimination, bullying, sexism and other forms of discrimination have also been shown to increase the risk for eating disorders. The pandemic-related isolation that sent many adolescents ...