Navigating the Holidays
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From Weight Restoration to Brain Rescue: Shifting the Conversation About Eating Disorders
Discover how shifting the conversation from weight restoration to brain rescue can improve outcomes for kids and teens with eating disorders.
Helping Your Child Handle the Pressure to Bulk Up for Sports
Is your child feeling pressured to bulk up for sports? Learn the dangers and five ways to help them build a positive relationship with food.
100+ Common Eating Disorder Acronyms, Abbreviations and Terms
While learning about eating disorders, you’ve probably come across many eating disorder abbreviations. Some might be familiar to you, but others could…
ARFID in Children: Understanding Symptoms and Treatment Options
See how the eating disorder ARFID affects children. Learn how to recognize the signs of ARFID and how to get help, with insights from ARFID experts.
ARFID in Adults: What It's Like to Have an Eating Disorder
View ARFID symptoms in adults with insights from ARFID researchers and clinical experts. Discover how to get an ARFID diagnosis and treatment.
15 Ways to Manage Eating Disorder Triggers
Explore 15 practical ways to manage eating disorder triggers, from building support systems to navigating social media without harm.
Eating Disorder Recovery Community Resource Guide
This resource guide was produced by Eating Recovery Center (ERC) as a free resource for individuals seeking eating disorder recovery and their support…
Eating Disorder Facts & Myths
In a world still full of stigmas about eating disorders, thankfully the tides are changing. People are becoming more aware that eating disorders are…
Resources List: Recommended Reading
Supplemental reading materials can be a valuable part of the recovery process. While the information in these books can help individuals and families…
Exposure Therapy for OCD: How Does Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) Work?
We are constantly amazed by the power of the human spirit: the ability to change, learn, grow and find relief from troubling mental health…
Secure Attachment: What It Is and Why It Matters
Discover the four types of attachment, including how to cultivate secure attachment for yourself and loved ones.
Are Eating Disorders Genetic? Explore the Links
Dive in and explore the genetic roots of eating disorders. Understand how genes impact the development of eating disorders and how to find help.
The 7 Signs of High-Functioning Anxiety: What It Is & How to Get Help
Anxiety serves a purpose in keeping us alive. Without it, we may miss red flags or threats coming our way. But anxiety is meant to play a small role…
What Are the 5 Warning Signs of Orthorexia?
Orthorexia is a serious form of disordered eating. Know these 5 orthorexia warning signs to watch for.
All Bodies Are Good Bodies: How to Reduce the Impact of Weight Stigma on Kids
In a world dominated by weight stigma and diet culture, parents and other caring adults can support kids with these four tips.
Warning Signs of Bulimia: Recognizing Hidden Clues
Discover common warning signs of bulimia, including signs of binge eating and purging that often accompany eating disorders.
Here's How Purging with Bulimia Impacts Your Teeth and Mouth
See how self-induced vomiting (purging) can cause changes to the teeth and mouth, featuring eating disorder expert Dr. Jillian Moshay.
Why Purging With Bulimia Causes Cheek & Face Swelling
Eating Recovery Center offers a full continuum of care that’s designed to connect you with the right support at the right time, starting with the…
How to Help Someone With Binge Eating Disorder: 11 Tips You Can Use
Learn how to help someone who struggles with binge eating. Find out what to say and what NOT to say with these 11 tips.
Anorexia Hair Loss Explained
Every day, my team provides support to individuals experiencing hair loss related to anorexia, helping people of all ages and genders recover from…
Anorexia in Teens: A Guide for Parents & Caregivers
Unfortunately, many families may worry about stigma when it comes to eating disorder or mental health concerns. This may cause difficult feelings and…
Is It Ever OK to Make Comments about a Child's Body?
Whether it’s a stranger or someone you know, it’s important to let people know that remarking on other people’s body size, weight, shape, or…
Lanugo: Anorexia Hair Growth Explained
Dr. Delia Aldridge discusses lanugo, a common side effect of anorexia nervosa.
Anorexia in Males: What It's Like to Have an Eating Disorder
Anorexia is more common in LGBTQIA+ adults compared to cisgender heterosexual adults in the U.S.Many males with anorexia identify as asexual…
How Eating Disorders Affect Families: 7 Ways to Practice Self-Care
There’s no question that having a child or teen in eating disorder treatment is one of the most difficult things a parent can experience. As a…
4 Ways Families Can Support College Students Home for the Holidays
As college students head home for the holidays, these practical tips can help families and loved ones know how to support their mental health this…
Returning to School After Eating Disorder Treatment: Helping Children & Teens Adjust
Wondering how to help your child adjust to school after eating disorder treatment?
Eating Disorders and the Holidays: 9 Tips to Help You Manage Triggers
The holiday season is all about community and connection. So is your recovery.
Laxatives and Weight Loss: Why New TikTok Trend Is Cause for Concern
Learn more about the dangers of taking laxatives with the goal of weight loss -- an idea currently being touted on social media as “budget Ozempic” --…
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