Social media is one of the greatest communication tools and has changed the way we engage with one another. The social media platform allows us to connect and communicate with anyone, anywhere – whether we post a picture, send a tweet, or update our status. Our lives can be on full display as little or…
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May is Mental Health Month – a time to raise awareness about the importance of good mental health. Last year’s theme, 4Mind4Body, has been expanded to the next level this year and we are looking at the connection between spirituality and mental health, particularly in eating disorders. As humans, each of us is composed of mind,…
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Your sense of self-worth has a strong connection to your body image. However, what do you do when there is a disconnect? CBT used in eating disorder treatment is a powerful tool that yields excellent results. How could this treatment option change your life? CBT Helps When You Lose Sight of Your Inherent Worth Cognitive…
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Religion can provide the support and guidance that some people need in order to overcome challenges, such as an eating disorder. In many cases, Christian based eating disorder treatment centers can help. Using Religion in Eating Disorder Recovery There’s no single cause of an eating disorder. While a fixation over weight and appearance certainly has…
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Maria’s struggle with an eating disorder and her journey to recovery are relatable to many other women. She was a victim of sexual abuse that began at age 12 and lasted throughout her adolescence. The abuse left her feeling she had little control in life. She searched to find ways to regain that control. At first,…
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Most people, especially women, see flaws in their bodies that they wish they could change. In most cases, they take steps to exercise and eat healthier to improve how they look. However, some women take this to the extreme, which leads to potential eating disorders. Because of that, it’s important to understand anorexia and depression…
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The media influences just about every part of our lifestyle. But did you know that news of celebrity eating disorders sometimes informs people in negative ways? A recent study looked at how the media covered these stories and drew some conclusions. How the Media Covers Celebrity Eating Disorders At least several times each year, well-known…
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Sometimes we don’t look or feel our best and a comment – negative or positive – about our weight or body may make us a bit self-conscious. Even though others may have the best intentions, these comments can be harmful and not helpful and may come from a place of misunderstanding.
While progress is happening every day, there’s still a significant stigma surrounding mental health issues, including eating disorders. Many people don’t believe that eating disorders are real, or they significantly underestimate the effects eating disorders can have. Of course, when people do think about eating disorders, the common picture that comes to their minds is…
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It is hard for people to understand that eating disorders are not a choice, they are not a lifestyle. Someone with an eating disorder is not trying to garner attention; they are not choosing to battle a life-altering mental health condition. Eating disorders are an illness that takes control over someone as they struggle with…
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