Study: Eating disorder rates climbed during pandemic among teen girls
The rate of eating disorder diagnoses among UK girls 13 to 16 years old during the first 2 years of the pandemic was 42% higher than expected,
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Eating behaviors of parents play a role in teens’ emotional eating
New study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior outlines what role parents can play in shaping emotional eating in their adolescent children
How to Fight Diet Culture: Stop Moralizing Food
Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2022 has just concluded on February 26. Reading this article is a great way to absorb the spirit of this week.
Are You Missing Eating Disorders in Your Practice?
Many therapists don’t get adequate training on how to identify and treat eating disorders. If I hadn’t decided to do an extra two-year specializing in
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
It seems that everyone knows someone who is struggling with an eating disorder. National Eating Disorders Awareness Week begins the last Monday in February and
Watch for Warning Signs of Eating Disorders
As summer is in full swing and bathing suits and shorts abound, many young teens become self conscious about their bodies. Both boys and girls
Perfectionism and Eating Disorders: A Match Made in Heaven?
Your 14-year-old daughter decided to get in shape and wants “to eat healthy.” Although the meals you prepare in your home are pretty well rounded,