Resources & Education
For Eating Disorders
Parent’s Guide:
Top 10 Questions to Ask An Admissions Team About Eating Disorder Treatment
The Startling Rise of Eating Disorders in Teens
A recent CDC report shows that emergency room visits for teen girls with eating disorders have doubled from 2019 to 2022.1 There are several theories for this alarming rise, but one thing is clear: Kids need help sooner. Research indicates that 22% of children and teens struggle with disordered eating.2 Prompt identification and treatment of
Understanding and Navigating Eating Disorders Together as a Couple
A strong relationship can have a significant positive impact during eating disorder treatment. Therefore, as you work toward recovery, it is important to evaluate the health of your relationships. There are many factors that can strengthen your relationship as a couple during ED treatment, including effective communication, education, and therapy. The Importance of Communication in
Enhancing Eating Disorder Recovery with Experiential Therapies: Essential Benefits
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that can have devastating consequences on both physical and psychological health. Unsurprisingly, treatment is often necessary to prevent these severe adverse effects. The good news is that various treatment interventions are available to help individuals with their eating disorder recovery. One of these successful, evidence-based treatments is experiential
Rebuilding from Rock Bottom: Sarah’s Journey to Recovery at Magnolia Creek
Sarah found herself at a crossroads, realizing that her life was in shambles. Her thoughts were consumed by an unrelenting focus on food, weight, and the desperate need to prove she was “sick enough.” Having been through treatment once before, Sarah’s journey took a dark turn over the past summer, slipping into a full-blown relapse.
How Anorexia Affects Your Smile: The Impact on Oral Health
Eating disorders can negatively affect every part of your body, including your mouth. Poor oral health can negatively impact not only your overall health but also your quality of life. That is why it is important to understand how anorexia may be impacting your teeth. Malnutrition and The Impact of Anorexia on Teeth Nutrition affects
Why Family Therapy Matters in Healing from Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are complex psychiatric illnesses with severe medical and psychological consequences that require treatment to ensure recovery and healing. Family dynamics play a huge role in the recovery and healing of eating disorders. That’s why family involvement in recovery is crucial to success. Among the various treatments available for eating disorders, family-based treatment is
Health Risks of Diet Pills and Supplements: Understanding the Consequences
Weight loss ads are everywhere in our society. There are constantly new supplements being advertised to improve your health. But are weight loss supplements really healthy? We’ll take a look at the health risks of diet pills and how they impact people with eating disorders. What Are Diet Pills? Diet pills are supplements or medications
Setting the Record Straight: Myths about Eating Disorders Debunked
Myths about eating disorders are widespread and add to unnecessary and damaging stigmas and misunderstandings about these serious mental health conditions. When it comes to eating disorders such as bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, and binge eating disorder, there are a lot of “misses”—misconceptions, misunderstandings, misinformation, and misrepresentation. Let’s take a look at some of the
Social Media’s Impact on Eating Disorders
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, share a tiktok, or update our status. Our lives can be on full display as little or
The Relationship Between Anxiety Disorders and Eating Disorders: Exploring the Connection
Anxiety is common and affects millions of people every year. A study from the CDC found that about 15% of Americans had experienced anxiety symptoms within the past two weeks.1 Anxiety is also one of the most common co-occurring diagnoses among people with eating disorders. There are a few things you need to know about
Understanding the Connection Between Alcohol Use Disorder and Binge Eating Disorder
These days, everyone is familiar with the concept of binging. Any form of excessive consumption is commonly referred to as binging, whether it involves eating more than you meant to, excessive drinking, or even marathon-watching shows on your favorite apps. But when it comes to alcohol and binge eating disorders, things get more serious. Both
Understanding the Link Between Depression and Binge Eating Disorder
Getting help for binge eating disorder can feel intimidating, especially when battling other co-occurring mental health issues. Many people struggling with binge eating also have depression, and addressing both the eating issues and depressive symptoms is essential for recovery. We will explore the link between binge eating and depression, as well as treatment options. What