What is an eating disorder? Eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, a form of self-starvation; bulimia nervosa, in which individuals engage in repetitive cycles of binge-eating alternating with self-induced vomiting or starvation; binge-eating disorder (BED), which...
The decision to make a change is rarely an easy one for someone with an eating disorder. If the eating disorder has left them malnourished, it can distort the way they think—about their body, the world around them, even your motivations for trying to help. Bombarding...
Understanding your loved one’s eating disorder Eating disorders involve extreme disturbances in eating behaviors—following rigid diets, bingeing on food in secret, throwing up after meals, obsessively counting calories. It’s not easy to watch someone you care...
Eating disorders are complicated and nuanced disorders and vary from person to person. However, there are some overall eating disorder facts that research has been able to clearly delineate regardless of the individual. Eating disorders do not discriminate and are...
Veterans Support: Honoring and Caring for Our Heroes Introduction: Our veterans have selflessly dedicated their lives to serving and protecting our nation. It’s our duty to ensure they receive the support and care they deserve. Whether you’re a veteran...
Navigating Body Image Issues: Strategies for Coping and Cultivating Self-Love Introduction: Body image issues are common in today’s society, but they can significantly impact mental and emotional well-being. Coping with these challenges requires understanding,...
