by be Collaborative Care | Nov 16, 2024 | Eating Disorders, Mental Health
Social media has a powerful influence on body image and self-perception, especially among young adults, and research shows it can have real impacts on mental health and eating behaviors. These can include low self-esteem, a history of trauma, perfectionism, anxiety,...
by be Collaborative Care | Nov 1, 2024 | Eating Disorders, Mental Health
The pairing of eating disorders and social media is a challenging dilemma for platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, which are under increased scrutiny for worsening body image concerns among young adults. This blog article explores the complex relationship between...
by be Collaborative Care | Sep 12, 2024 | Holiday, Mental Health
To begin to understand eating disorders in the Latinx community, we must first understand what the terminology means. Although terms like “Hispanic” and “Latino” are sometimes used synonymously, they hold different meanings. The term “Hispanic” refers to people who...
by be Collaborative Care | Mar 6, 2024 | Mental Health
When it comes to avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), there is one very critical detail to understand. People with ARFID are not simply “picky eaters.” Period. This is a crucial starting point with ARFID because it takes how this particular eating...
by be Collaborative Care | Mar 6, 2024 | Mental Health
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...
by be Collaborative Care | Mar 6, 2024 | Mental Health
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...
