Recognizing Body Dysmorphic Disorder
09/30/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder? Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is defined as a mental health condition in which a person
Month: September 2024
What to Know About Sleep-Related Eating Disorders
09/28/2024 | By hello@kuma.agency
Eating disorders are common, treatable conditions that affect people in many different ways. Living with an eating disorder can make
All Bodies Are Good Bodies: How to Reduce the Impact of Weight Stigma on Kids
09/26/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Weight stigma affects all of us, including young children who can experience this in the form of name-calling, cyberbullying, and
The Dangers of Stereotypes About Weight, Size, and Shape
09/24/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Stereotypes based on weight, shape, and size run rampant in our modern society and help inform weight stigma, a dangerous
September is National Suicide Prevention Month: Suicide and Eating Disorders
09/20/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
September is recognized as National Suicide Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about suicide and fostering open dialogue
What’s the Connection Between OCD and Eating Disorders?
09/18/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Lauren Gerber says she always considered herself to be a fairly obsessive person. But she never identified as someone with
Understanding Eating Disorders in the Hispanic & Latinx Community
09/16/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Our society continues to perpetuate the myth that eating disorders are an issue primarily affecting young, thin white women. While
What Is the History and Efficacy of the SCOFF Screening Tool?
09/15/2024 | By hello@kuma.agency
As with any medical condition, early detection of an eating disorder (ED) is critical to improving the prognosis and recovery.
The Relationship Between Eating Disorders and Suicidality
09/12/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
By reducing mental health stigmas, increasing awareness around the elevated risk of suicide among individuals with eating disorders, and promoting
Working with Embodiment
09/11/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Center for Discovery’s Path to Peace Program is a virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP) for adults with binge eating behaviors.
Is Body Dysmorphia an Eating Disorder?
09/09/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Some signs of eating disorders and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) overlap, so it can be hard to know where one
The Impact of Eating Disorders on Athletic Performance
09/06/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
The benefits of athletics are well-established. Participating in organized sports can help you build self-esteem, recognize the value of teamwork,
The Link Between Eating Disorders and Substance Use
09/04/2024 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Eating disorders and substance use disorders are mental illnesses – not moral failings. With early detection, treatment intervention, and ongoing