Signs and Symptoms of an Eating Disorder
Disordered eating describes a variety of abnormal eating behaviors that do not yet fit the criteria for an eating disorder. The…
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Eating Disorders and Super Bowl Weekend
Eating Disorders and Super Bowl Weekend Super bowl weekend is rapidly approaching and even if you are not a fan of…
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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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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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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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Is There More Than One Type of Childhood Anxiety?
Anxiety disorders in children are characterized by a sense of overwhelming, persistent and unrealistic fear and worry. Anxiety can result in…
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Can the Holiday Season be a Trigger for my Child’s Depression?
Just like adults, children and teenagers often exhibit signs of stress around the holidays. If a child is known to have…
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Emotional Eating During the Holidays
For many, the holidays are a joyous time to celebrate cheer, family, friends and loved ones. The holiday season is in…
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Emotional eating is loosely defined as eating in response to negative or stressful emotions or using food to dull or avoid…
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