Our relationships with our bodies can be complex, evolving as we move through different experiences, environments, and personal challenges. For those who have struggled with disordered eating, an […]
ADHD and Eating Disorders: Treatment and Recovery Insights
When Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and eating disorders co-occur, the recovery process can become more complex. The interplay between these conditions—each with its own challenges—can make the journey to […]
3 Ways Day Treatment Can Help You Recover Sooner
You don’t know what to do. You love college life, but juggling your double major, on-campus job, and social circles is a lot. The straight A’s you knew […]
Bridging the Gap: Addressing the Need for Greater Eating Disorder Education
Morgan Eagan (she/her) is an Admissions Coordinator for The Emily Program and a longtime advocate for destigmatizing mental health. She has a history of working with both adults […]
Reasons to Consider PHP/IDP or IOP for Eating Disorder Patients
Your patient seems to be struggling more lately. More talk about food, more self-judgment and isolation. Their eating disorder behaviors are up and their motivation for recovery is […]
Seek Help? 5 Behaviors That Could Indicate an Eating Disorder
You’ve started dodging dinner plans because you’re worried your friends might notice that your eating habits have changed. You’ve become hyper-fixated on your body and started working out […]
What Are Therapeutic Meals? – The Emily Program
At The Emily Program, meals are more than just fuel for the body — they’re opportunities for healing. Therapeutic meals and snacks address fear and anxiety surrounding food […]
Medical Complications of Eating Disorders
Unlike some other mental health diagnoses, eating disorders have a high prevalence of associated medical complications. In fact, eating disorders are responsible for more than 3 million lost […]
Is Day Treatment Right for Your Child? A Guide to Choosing Effective Eating Disorder Care
As a parent, you want nothing but the best for your child. So when it comes to finding the right program to treat their eating disorder, it’s important […]
3 Ways PHP/IDP and IOP Can Help Adults Balance Treatment & Family Life
Eating disorders are serious, potentially life-threatening illnesses, and yet, research shows that a majority of diagnosed, suffering adults will not seek treatment for their symptoms or concerns. We […]
School in Eating Disorder Treatment
The fear of slipping behind in school shouldn’t be a barrier to connecting with lifesaving eating disorder care. While this concern is common and valid, your child or […]
3 Reasons Not to Wait to Get Help for Your Child
Seeking eating disorder care for your child can be an overwhelming decision. Their illness has already robbed them of so much, and you can’t help but wonder: Won’t […]