EATING DISORDER BLOGS

Breaking Free of Perfectionism

• Discovery Contributor
• Other

People with eating disorders tend to be high-achieving. This is due in part to a perfectionistic trait that becomes very prevalent...

Eating Disorders in Elderly Populations

• Discovery Contributor
• Other

Eating Disorders in Elderly Populations Eating disorders have traditionally developed in the adolescent and young adult years. Now, studies are showing...

Recovery Stories: A Beacon of Hope

• Discovery Contributor
• Other

Recovering from an eating disorder is a tremendous milestone. There may come a time when you’ve been recovered for a while...

Nutrition: Registered Dietitians

• Discovery Contributor
• Anorexia NervosaARFIDBinge Eating DisorderBulimia NervosaOrthorexia NervosaOSFEDOther

A key component to eating disorder treatment is developing and monitoring a nutrition plan. Nutritional deficiencies are common in people with...

Eating Disorder Coalition Lobby Day: October 28, 2015

• Discovery Contributor
• Awareness Days & Events

The Eating Disorder Coalition Lobby Day Educates the Community About EDs On October 28th, hundreds of people convened on Capitol Hill...

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Helpful for Eating Disorders?

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• Other

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ACT is part of what is considered a “third generation” of behavioral therapies designed to help...

Finding Healing in Secure Attachments

• Discovery Contributor
• Other

Finding Healing in Secure Attachments Eating disorders are not about food. Dieting, overeating, exercise, and other behaviors are the smoke screen...

Talking to Students About Eating Disorders

• Discovery Contributor
• Other

Talking to Students About Eating Disorders. It’s Never Too Early October is winding to a close, and you have come to...

Trick or Treat! The Holiday Season is Upon Us!

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• Other

It’s That Time of the Year: Trick or Treat The Holiday Season is Upon Us! Fall has officially arrived, and with...