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Mental Health Awareness Week October 1-7, 2017
Mental Health Awareness Week 2017 During Mental Illness Awareness Week on Oct. 1-7, 2017, National Association for Mental Illness (NAMI) and…
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Vacationing and Traveling Abroad While in Eating Disorder Recovery
Traveling abroad while in eating disorder recovery The smell of the ocean, taking in new sights and being embraced with different…
Read MoreThe Use of Modern Medicine in the Treatment for Eating Disorders
Modern medicine is responsible for preventing or curing many diseases in today’s world. Unfortunately, there is no vaccine, no preventative measure,…
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Bullying and its Effects on Body Image and Eating Disorders
Bullying can occur among individuals of any weight and at any age. It is often defined as unprovoked aggressive behavior repeatedly…
Read MoreSuicide in Adolescents
Suicidal ideations are thoughts involving killing oneself and often are directly related to mental health illnesses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar…
Read MoreSorority Life, Body Image and Eating Disorders
Many young women enter college excited to join a sorority to make lifelong friends and be active within their college community…
Read MoreSubstance Abuse: A Disease Among the Elderly
Substance abuse affects every age, gender and ethnicity, but individuals may choose to use different substances depending on their age. For…
Read MoreThe Truth About Polysubstance Abuse
Polysubstance abuse refers to the consumption of one or more illicit substances over a defined period or simultaneously. It was once…
Read MoreBaking in Eating Disorder Recovery
Eating disorder recovery can be one of the most challenging aspects of eating overcoming eating disorders. Individuals are constantly surrounded by…
Read MoreThe Obsession with Beauty and How it is Linked to Depression in Teens
Is Beauty Linked to Depression in Teens Barbie dolls, GI Joe dolls and Victoria Secret’s lingerie angels are just a few…
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