As most of us know, the world can be highly stigmatizing – especially when it comes to mental health. Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of all mental health diagnoses. At the same time, there continues to be a significant, harmful stereotype that in order to “deserve” eating disorder treatment, a patient must look […]

Have you ever been in a group fitness class, get so into the workout (we’re talking music pumping, feelin’ yourself type vibe) until the instructor comments on weight or calories? Nothing gets us out of a good headspace like feeling the pressure from diet culture to change our bodies. Can we just have a fun […]

Many kids tend to be fussy or picky eaters and avoid certain foods because of taste or texture preference. As parents and clinicians, it can be hard to distinguish between picky eating and an eating disorder that requires treatment such as Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder or ARFID. Knowing how to distinguish picky eating from something […]

Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt so consumed with calorie counting that you start to no longer see food for food but as instead a number – calories, macros, points, etc. Instead of choosing foods because you love them or because you know they are going to taste good and be satisfying, you choose […]

Parents and caregivers trying to support a loved one with an eating disorder can often feel overwhelmed and scared. Eating disorders are complicated, and we understand how difficult it can be to cope with the signs and symptoms of an eating disorder in addition to navigating when and where to seek help. While treatment is critical, there are many things that you can do to support your loved one at home that can make a major difference in your loved one’s recovery journey.