Eating Disorder Treatment Articles
- Help for Dual Disorders: Binge Eating Disorder and Obesity
Binge eaters who are overweight benefit most from a weight loss program that also offers treatment for eating disorders. more...
- What Not to Say to Someone Who is Struggling with an Eating Disorder
We all want to help when we know someone is in trouble. We worry, get frustrated, and even become angry when we see someone we care about making harmful or destructive decisions. But there are right and wrong ways to offer help. more...
- Increasing Eating Disorders in Males
Although we usually associate eating disorders with women, who in general are more severely affected by the social, psychological and dietary factors that lead to negative body image, men are not immune to these issues. more...
- Could You be Missing the Signs that Your Child Has Eating Disorder?
If you notice your children skipping meals or overeating to the point of excess and disappearing immediately, you may want to be on the lookout for symptoms of an eating disorder. more...
- Gay Men at Increased Risk for Eating Disorders
Eating disorders most commonly occur in teen girls and young women, but it has been well-established that the disorders can affect boys, girls, men and women of virtually all ages. A 2007 at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health found that gay and bisexual men are at higher risk for developing eating disorders than are heterosexual men. more...
- Eating Disorder Treatment
Although individuals with eating disorders often approach treatment with a rigid mindset, the most effective eating disorder treatment programs will respond with a strategic blend of structure and flexibility. more...
- Pregorexia: Not What You Expect When You're Expecting
"Pregorexia" is a disorder marked by preoccupation with weight control through extreme dieting and exercise while pregnant. Experts estimate that as many as one in 20 women suffer from an eating disorder during pregnancy, and that number may be increasing. more...
- Dying to Gain a Competitive Edge: Wrestlers at Risk for Disordered Eating Habits
High school and college-level wrestlers are subject to unique weight-related demands that put them in jeopardy of developing disordered eating habits. Here are a few guidelines to ensure your child doesn't give in to these pressures. more...