A Journey Through Eating Disorders Support & Recovery

Eating disorders are complex, brain-based illnesses that affect millions of people. Over the years, eating disorder diagnoses have evolved, as doctors and researchers learn more about the causes, symptoms, and characteristics of these conditions. This article will help you recognize some common eating disorder symptoms, walk you through eating disorder diagnostic criteria, and explain how changes in this criteria can…

What do you say? What do you not say? What do you do? What do you not do As caregivers, it can be extremely challenging to navigate and to have conversation with our loved ones when they are experiencing an eating disorder. We never seem to be able to support our loved in a way they need, do the right…

Eating disorders impact over eight million people. Eating disorders affect so much more than just an individual’s relationship with food but impact all areas of life. They are one of the deadliest mental illnesses, second only to opioid use disorder and can lead to a variety of severe medical complications that compromise all major organ systems. At the ACUTE Center…

Every day, individuals and families are devastated by the reality of eating disorders. With the highest mortality rate of any mental illness, these disorders claim lives, shatter futures, and leave countless people struggling in silence. The National Alliance for Eating Disorders’ "Not One More" campaign is a powerful call to action: not one more life should be lost, not one…

Knowing the why behind something can be empowering; though this is true everywhere, it can be particularly resonant within the mental health space. A specific diagnosis can help providers create a treatment plan that addresses both the symptoms and the underlying cause of a condition. That’s why recent research on the influence of genetics on Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)…

Community is more than just a group of people—it's a supportive network where every voice is acknowledged and every struggle is met with compassion. When challenges seem overwhelming, a caring community provides the empathy and strength needed to rediscover hope. This blog delves into how finding safe spaces and building connections can support the recovery process, fostering a sense of…

There’s a pervasive and destructive belief that too many people with eating disorders struggle to shake off: the belief that they don’t deserve help, that they don’t deserve compassion, that they don’t deserve recovery. But here's the truth: not one more person should feel this way. Eating disorders are often tangled in feelings of shame, guilt, and worthlessness. The very…

Content warning: This article contains information and discussion around the topic of suicide. We know that eating disorders have the second highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses after opioid use disorder. One of the most serious and potentially fatal effects of eating disorders is suicide. Research shows that eating disorders carry a significant increased risk for suicide. In fact,…

“Not One More” is a jumping off point for action leading to change. Progress can take small steps that can sometimes be hard to see. To provide Help, Support, and Recovery, we need to focus on Hope, Opportunity, and Resources to inspire us to act. Right now, for me, the phrase “Not One More” is about connection. We need connection…

Eating disorders are one of the deadliest mental illnesses, yet they often go overlooked as they are misunderstood and deeply stigmatized. They thrive in silence, misinformation, and societal pressures that warp our relationships with food and our bodies. Every year, countless individuals suffer, many without the support or resources they need to heal. Too many lives are lost, too many…