1) Have you heard about the ANGI? Here’s their latest: The Anorexia Nervosa Genetics Initiative (ANGI) will be coming to a close in the following months and we […]
Does Every Woman Have an Eating Disorder?: Fitness at Every Size
Did you hear about The University of Washington’s advice for prospective cheerleaders? The infographic, published last week by the university, suggested that coeds show up for tryouts with […]
Calista Flockhart Calls Anorexia Rumors 'Intense' And 'Unfair'
“I was an easy target,” the “Ally McBeal” star told The New York Times. Source link
Why Is Everyone a Nutrition Expert?
If you’re recovering from an eating disorder, sometimes scrolling through social media can be a recipe for disaster. I’ve noticed recently that my Facebook feed is filled with […]
I’ve Studied Body Image For 25 Years. Here’s What Boys Don’t Know How To Tell You.
I always worried about my daughter. Would she grow up feeling happy in her body? I vowed that she would learn that brains were more valuable than boobs […]
Does Every Woman Have an Eating Disorder?: Movement Manifesto
It’s been just about 20 years since I was first certified as a personal trainer. I was completing my graduate work at the time, and this certification allowed […]
Current Eating Disorders Treatment Approaches: Too Narrow?
This blog post started as a short report on a workshop held at the recent Renfrew Center Foundation Conference for Professionals in Philadelphia. It was titled “Understanding the […]
Sophie Turner Says She Had Live-In Therapist To Treat Eating Disorder
The “Game of Thrones” star revealed the humbling advice she got from her therapist. Source link
Why Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse So Commonly Co-Occur
Curious about the relationship between eating disorders and alcohol/substance misuse? Check out my latest blog for Oliver-Pyatt Centers! You can find Does Every Woman Have an Eating Disorder? Challenging […]
Complex Anorexia: When to Move to a Higher Level of Care
One of the most challenging aspects of treating complex cases of anorexia is cutting through the day-by-day storm and stress of treatment, to clearly see the arc of […]
I Lived With A Self-Destructive Secret For 30 Years. Here’s What Happened When I Told.
Bulimia and I have been best friends since I was 13. At the time, my parents were fighting, and rage permeated our house. At school, I was the […]
Healthline’s 2016 Best Eating Disorder Blogs
I’m a little late to post this, but I wanted to celebrate another blogging win, plus honor a number of other fabulous blogs. If you haven’t seen Healthline’s […]