September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to join and promote suicide prevention awareness. Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, and it is a leading cause of premature death among individuals suffering from an eating disorder, a mental illness with the highest mortality rate.
Binge eating is a disorder. It’s not a moral failing or a lack of willpower. Because mood disorders can be a cause or a result of this disorder, getting depression and binge eating treatment concurrently can be useful. Here’s what this looks like. Understanding the Urge to Binge Bingeing on food is compulsive overeating. You…
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People used to believe that an eating disorder was little more than a diet choice. Healthy nutrition advocates and experts have worked hard to counteract this mistaken notion. Because of their work, there are now numerous types of treatment for eating disorders. Here’s how this knowledge can help you today. Commit to a Therapeutic Approach…
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The beginning of fall is often associated with the start of a new school year and for many the transition to their first year of college. While this transition is usually an exciting time, it can also bring about increased levels of stress, anxiety, and overall unfamiliar territory. “Historically, September and October have been my…
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It’s clear that regular exercise has many mental and physical health benefits. Studies show that it reduces the risk of certain health problems and improves mood and self-esteem. However, is it possible to exercise too much? Is exercise addiction a real issue? Exercise Addiction Overview Believe it or not, compulsive exercise is a behavioral disorder…
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Do you worry about a family member or friend who exhibits signs of an eating disorder? It’s likely hard for you to understand how making better food choices is difficult. However, there’s more to eating disorders than eating the right foods or simply eating at all. You can learn how to help someone with an…
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Eating disorder statistics regularly show the prevalence of co-occurring mental health issues among those with eating disorders. In fact, eating disorders often develop as coping mechanisms for conditions like depression, anxiety, and trauma. However, how tight is the link between eating disorders and other mental health problems? Anorexia Anorexia itself is relatively common and is…
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Two people can have the same eating disorder. However, their behaviors and symptoms aren’t always the same. These differences defy the beliefs that people have about eating disorders. Because of that, they may be wondering: what is atypical anorexia nervosa? What Is Atypical Anorexia Nervosa? It’s important for people to understand the requirements for an…
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So often we think diets are the answer to our weight loss and for some the key to happiness. For Marie, a diet at age 10 was the gateway to an eating disorder. As one of 10 children in her house, Marie’s life was not like those around her; she felt like the weird girl…
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Mary was 17 years old when her eating disorder began; it consumed her life, as is this case with so many women who suffer. Due to the stigma often surrounding eating disorders and the confusion surrounding the symptoms, many women do not seek treatment. However, Mary was different. She had tried to heal herself for…
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