Tag: Eating Disorder Symptoms

Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Eating Disorders The Role of Awareness in Eating Disorder Prevention Strategies for Eating Disorder Prevention Promoting Healthy Attitudes Towards Food and Body Image Importance of Education about Nutrition and Body Function Role of Parents, Educators, and Peers in Prevention The Role of Media Literacy in…

Table of Contents The Emotional Toll on Families Why Family Involvement Can Help How DBT and ACT Impact Families How to Support a Loved One in Treatment Challenges Families May Face The Importance of Self-Care for Family Members Inner Haven Wellness is Here to Help Understanding eating disorders requires peeling…

Recovery from an eating disorder or mental health condition is not always linear, and patients or loved ones can often find themselves navigating the difficult waters of our healthcare system alone. This lack of support can be very overwhelming and can often serve as a barrier to proper treatment and…

A couple months ago, Dani Blum, with The New York Times, wrote this article on binge eating disorder myths. I love her commentary on the pervasiveness of binge eating disorders and some of the myths that surround this type of eating disorder.  As a young clinician two decades ago, binge…

It is challenging to understand and recognize the warning signs and symptoms of an eating disorder in our culture. We live in a society that places excessive emphasis on body shape and size, often rewarding behaviors that contribute to the development of disordered eating and/or dysfunctional relationships with food.  This…