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 […]
Bake it Til You Make it: A Q&A with Dayna Altman
**Content warning: This is one person’s story; everyone will have unique experiences in recovery and beyond. Some stories may mention eating disorder thoughts, behaviors, and symptoms. Please use […]
Staff Spotlight, Sydney Engberg – The Emily Program
Tell us about yourself! My name is Sydney Engberg (she/her) and I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), MS, LD, CPT (Certified Personal Trainer), at The Emily Program’s […]
Staff Spotlight, Parkavi Chellappa – The Emily Program
Tell us about yourself! I am Parkavi Chellappa (she/her), MD, the Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services in North Carolina. I have been with The Emily Program […]
Staff Spotlight, Chris Herdegen – The Emily Program
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How to Support LGBTQIA+ Individuals with Eating Disorders
June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and sexual and gender diversity. Members of the community and allies unite in pride and solidarity to […]
A Letter to LGBTQIA+ Clients: Recovery is for You
This blog was written by a Behavioral Health Specialist at our St. Louis Park, MN treatment center for adults and adolescents. I want to take a moment to […]
Is It Bad To Reward Yourself With Food? Here’s What Therapists Say
There’s a reason why “little treat” culture is so popular; it’s completely natural to be motivated by a reward waiting for you on the other side of something […]