Do I have an eating disorder?
At Magnolia Creek, we are often asked how to know if someone has an eating disorder. It is common to not know the signs and symptoms, and for many, a sense of shame or guilt about their eating disorder behaviors [...]
Advice for those Struggling with an Eating Disorder
How does it feel to struggle with an eating disorder? Is it lonely? Is it a dark place? Lauren understands how an eating disorder can make you feel. She was in a dark place, a world out of control. Struggling [...]
The Value of Clinical Partnerships at Magnolia Creek
by: Michelle Kalz, National Director of Clinical Partnerships Are you a psychiatrist, therapist, counselor, social worker, case manager or primary care provider who refers women to a high level of care for eating disorders and/or co-occurring mental health and substance [...]
Why do athletes struggle with eating disorders?
The National Eating Disorders Association estimates that 20 million women meet criteria for an eating disorder at some point during their lives. In recent studies of NCAA athletes, over one-third of female athletes reported attitudes and symptoms placing them at risk [...]
Qualities of the Best Eating Disorder Treatment Programs
When you want eating disorder treatment for yourself or a woman you love, sifting through many options proves overwhelming. So how do you narrow your field of options to the right ones? What are the qualities of the best eating [...]
What’s the connection between eating disorders and suicide?
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 [...]
Eating Disorders and College: What’s the connection?
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 [...]
Supporting a Loved One with an Eating Disorder
By: Kristin Canan Watching a loved one in pain is never easy. Seeing them attempt to cope with their pain by using behaviors that could cause more harm exacerbates the drive to help them feel better. Supporting someone who is [...]
What Caused my Eating Disorder?
By Magnolia Creek Staff As a clinician who works with eating disorders, I cannot tell you how many times I have heard the same question posed over and over again by clients and their loved ones: “Kristin, what caused this [...]
Eating Disorder Statistics
Photo Source: OUP.com Eating disorders are psychological disorders that are characterized by abnormal eating habits and a distorted view of one’s body. They are seen most often in young women in their teens and twenties. Women are two and a [...]