National Prevention Week for Mental Health and Substance Abuse: May 15-20th 2017
Mental health disorders and substance abuse disorder affect millions of people in the United States each year. These disorders are often…
Read MoreOvercoming Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by eating excessive amounts of food in a short period (binging) followed by guilt…
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Bulimic Behavior: How to Recognize Signs and Symptoms
Bulimic behavior refers to engaging in manners associated with bulimia nervosa. Although an individual who practices bulimic behavior may not be…
Read MoreNational Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day: Children and Eating Disorders
National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day is nationally sponsored by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and takes place…
Read MoreNational Foster Care Month: The Link Between Foster Care and Mental Health Disorders
May is National Foster Care Month, a month dedicated to recognizing the time and commitment from foster parents, family members, volunteers,…
Read MoreNational Maternal Depression Awareness Month: May 2017
May is considered the National Maternal Depression Awareness Month recognizing the seriousness of depression during and after pregnancy. Mothers are usually…
Read MoreNational Mental Health Month: Raising Awareness for Mental Health in the United States
Since 1949, national mental health organizations across the United States have dedicated the month of May as National Mental Health month…
Read MoreSize-less Clothing in Eating Disorder Recovery: Erasing the Stigma of Numbers on Garment Tags
According to an article in the Washington Post, “A size 8 dress today is nearly the equivalent of a size 16 dress in…
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Weekly Top Eating Disorder News Articles – April 26th 2017
Weekly Top Eating Disorder News Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder are recognized by psychologists…
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First, Do No Harm-How To Help When You See Signs of An Eating Disorder
Dancers and gymnasts are two common populations that are associated with the eating disorder stigma. Whether through binging and purging or…
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