I am Maris: Healing from Anorexia Nervosa
I am Maris I am Maris is a recently released dark and creative documentary about a young high school girl who…
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Self-Injury Awareness Day March 1, 2018
Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD), is an international awareness day that takes place every year on March 1 and is a day…
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Eating Disorders in the LGBTQ+ Community
According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), eating disorders in the LGBTQ+ community are common due to a number of…
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Co-occurring Disorders in Teenagers: Cocaine and Anxiety
Cocaine and Anxiety Anxiety commonly occurs in the teenage population due to the many changing factors associated with this life stage….
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Using Somatic Experiencing to Treat Eating Disorders and Trauma
Trauma is the emotional and physiological aftermath of an event; it is not the event itself, it is the individual’s experience…
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ARFID in Adults: Not Just a Disorder of Childhood
Avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder, commonly known as ARFID, is an eating disorder characterized by the persistant refusal to eat specific foods…
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Four Common Misconceptions About Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by binging episodes followed by compensatory purging behaviors such as self-induced vomiting, diuretic and…
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Seasonal Affective Disorder, Holiday Anxiety and the Holiday Blues
Shorter daylight, colder temperatures and the beginning of fall and winter can trigger feelings of low mood, lack of motivation, loss…
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Preparing for Your Holiday Vacation While in Eating Disorder Recovery
Holiday Vacation While in Eating Disorder Recovery Whether you are planning a getaway to a warm sunny beach location, a ski…
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How Can I Tell if My Child Has Anxiety?
An anxiety disorder is characterized by an irrational, persistent and overwhelming sense of fear and worry that interferes with daily activities….
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