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What Exactly Is Recovery-Based Movement?
It is important to remember the unique nature of eating disorders compared to other mental health disorders. Opposed to other mental health disorders, eating disorders center around one thing that we as humans cannot live without: food. It seems basic, but when an...
There Is Always Hope: Understanding Eating Disorder Recovery and Relapse
Many people often view the term "relapse" as a dirty word. Recovery and relapse are mutually exclusive. Ultimately, you cannot be relapsing and recovering at the same time. Of course, no one wants to experience a relapse. Individuals in recovery work extremely hard to...
What Does an Effective Meal Support Program Look Like?
When an individual is in the middle of their struggles with an eating disorder, it can be hard to see the forest through the trees. It can be hard to see a new way of life around or beyond their eating habits. But recovery is possible. However, it takes time, focus,...
Underlying Issues: How Does Trauma Relate to Eating Disorders?
It is believed that over 70% of the U.S. population will experience some form of a traumatic event in their lifetime. In a worldwide study that surveyed roughly 68,000 individuals, 70% reported already having experienced a traumatic event. One thing we know about...
What Are the Best Treatment Options for Anorexia Nervosa?
Key Takeaways Anorexia nervosa is a serious medical and psychological condition. Effective treatment typically includes therapy, nutrition rehabilitation, and medical care. Family involvement can be especially important for adolescents. Treatment plans should be...