Adolescence is a time of major change. Moving on from childhood, adolescents face changing roles in society, changing bodies and attitudes, new activities and responsibilities, and so much more. With so much about their lives in flux, it can be hard to know what to do...
Children are famous for being extraordinarily choosy about the foods they eat. Everyone has known (or even been) that toddler who won’t even touch a sprig of broccoli or another vegetable. Or maybe they won’t eat one kind of food if it touches another on the plate....
During the course of eating disorder treatment, a variety of long-lasting life skills are taught that can help a person remain recovered. To help them learn and embrace these skills, there is often a skills workbook provided by the eating disorder treatment center....
Mental health is always a touchy subject, and it’s not easy for parents to speak to their kids about disorders in that category. When approached by family and friends, teens may choose to stay silent about their troubles and try to find solutions on their own. Eating...
Note: Shared from our sister site. Food is an important part of Jewish culture. Its role can be seen in everyday observances, as part of almost every holiday, and as a cultural marker that sets the faithful apart and provides continuity with the past. Virtually every...
No one is truly ready for receiving an eating disorder diagnosis. It’s a scary situation and most people aren’t ready for it, even if they’ve known something was wrong for years. Despite these factors, a full recovery from an eating disorder is...
When a person receives a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, it’s natural to be worried about taking the steps to get better and focus on those challenges. This can be very useful if anorexia nervosa is the only mental health disorder present.Unfortunately, anorexia...
Recovery from an eating disorder is a long process. It can take months or even years; there is an ever-present risk of relapse and a minefield of potential triggers to avoid. Fortunately, most people can count on a support system to help them get through the...
Although it can happen, most mental health disorders don’t happen by themselves. There are usually one or more other disorders occurring at the same time, in a phenomenon known as a dual diagnosis. Eating disorders are no different; they are listed in the DSM-V...
Bulimia nervosa affects every type of person, regardless of their age, ethnicity, gender, or any other demographic factor. However, it does tend to begin during adolescence. Because of this, and the dangerous health effects the disorder can have, parents should be...
