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 ...
Oona Hanson is a writer, educator and parent coach who specializes in helping families navigate diet culture and eating disorders. A common misconception about eating disorders is that they afflict ...
For the longest time, researchers focused on diagnosing and treating girls, but that is changing. By Matt Richtel For decades, eating disorders were thought to afflict mostly, if not exclusively, ...
“I still don’t trust my parents’ ability to feed me,” confessed Sofia after I asked what she was most anxious about, nearing discharge after two months on an inpatient eating disorders unit where I ...
Purpose Few studies have examined how psychosocial risk and protective factors in adolescence shape mental health outcomes ...
For years, eating disorders were thought to predominantly affect women and girls. But it’s estimated that 1 in 3 people with the condition is male, and that 10 million American boys and men will ...
Eating disorders can profoundly impact the psychosocial functioning and physical health of adolescents. Early and effective treatment is essential to prevent long-term adverse and devastating effects.
Do you ever feel like you're not in control when it comes to food? You may be suffering from an eating disorder. Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect millions of people ...