One eating disorder is becoming increasingly prevalent. Though it didn’t even have a name as early as 10 years ago, ARFID—which stands for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder—has seen a 200 ...

Eating disorders are among the many illnesses that are not easily identifiable, making it difficult to recognize who may be struggling and require support. They are complex mental health illnesses ...

If you scroll through social media, you’re bound to come across a video of an influencer talking about what they eat to “stay skinny.” While that may seem harmless, it can trigger some people to ...

The terms “eating disorder” and “disordered eating” sound so similar that you might not catch their differences—but they exist. Disordered eating is even more common. Sixty-five percent of women ...

Stella was eight years old when she stopped eating solid foods. She went from being a “foodie” to strictly consuming liquids, says Briana, Stella’s mother. That diet soon became problematic for Stella ...

Research suggests that nearly 30 million Americans will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime. Yet, despite growing awareness, many still have a limited understanding of these conditions ...

Psychodynamic theory asserts that symptoms do not happen by chance; symptoms are determined by contributing forces, including early childhood experiences, repressed sexual and aggressive drives, ...

Content warning: This article contains references to eating disorders. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, you can call the National Alliance for Eating Disorders Hotline ...

If you scroll through social media, you’re bound to come across a video of an influencer talking about what they eat to ‘stay skinny.’ While that may seem harmless, it can trigger some people to ...