40 Common Signs And Symptoms Of Eating Disorders
Common signs and symptoms of eating disorders can be tough to recognize. They’re sneaky, subtle, and often socially accepted. Distinguishing between what’s “normal” and what’s indicative or...
What To Do When You Can’t Work Due To Anxiety And Depression
It’s a noble aspiration – a Scarlett O’Hara, “As God is my witness!,” fist-raised-to-Heaven determination – this whole notion of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps.” “Push on!” “Get over it!”...
3 Articles About Body Image In The Media That Every Parent Should Read
Whatever your child’s age or gender, body image is a topic that belongs in your daily teaching and communication. If body image is a sensitive or confusing topic for you as an adult, imagine how it...
How Media Affects Body Image: Do Body Positive Campaigns Work?
Open up any social media app, and you’ll see it – in ads, in videos, in your friends’ posts and photos. Turn on the TV or open a magazine, and you’ll see it – in commercials, in programs, in fashion...
How To Help A Friend With An Eating Disorder
Knowing how to help a friend with an eating disorder can be tricky. If you're reading this article, you probably have a friend you suspect has an eating disorder. And you want to help but don't know...
How To Recognize If You Might Have An Emotional Eating Disorder
There is a lot to unpack on the topic of how to recognize if you might have an emotional eating disorder. Here are three facts, for starters: 1. Food is comforting, and that is ok. 2. All humans...
How To Know When It’s Time To Talk With Your Doctor About Medication To Treat Anxiety And Depression
How do you know when it’s time to talk with your doctor about medication to treat anxiety and depression? First things first. To treat something, it’s helpful to know what the “something” is and if...
88 Healthy Body Image Role Models You Need To Meet
Healthy body image role models are tough to find, let alone meet. Especially in Diet Culture. Diet Culture is a system of false beliefs that we’re taught. Despite their glaring untruths, they’re...
4 Things To Know About How Stress Can Cause Eating Disorders And Depression
One reason stress gets a bad rap is that it can trigger physical and mental health problems, including eating disorders and depression. Knowing how stress can “cause” eating disorders and depression...