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Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions characterized by an unhealthy relationship with food and body image. These disorders typically emerge during adolescence and young adulthood, disproportionately affecting females. While the exact causes remain unclear, factors such as low self-esteem, (more…)
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Mental health conditions are often more complicated than people realize. Unfortunately, that can sometimes make them difficult to diagnose and treat properly, especially when you have coexisting conditions with similar symptoms.
For example, it’s not uncommon for someone with an (more…)
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There’s nothing wrong with wanting to do your best, as long as you’re able to be realistic. There can be a fine line between wanting to do your best and taking it too far or to an extreme level.
Pushing (more…)
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If you’ve ever raised or been around a teenager, you know food can sometimes feel like a battleground. One day, they’re devouring a huge bowl of spaghetti, and the next, they’re swearing off tomatoes forever. It’s easy to assume that (more…)
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Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder, are serious mental health conditions that can have devastating effects on a person’s overall health. According to the American Psychiatric Association, eating disorders affect around 5% of our population at (more…)
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Addressing a loved one who has an eating disorder can be a difficult road to navigate. You don’t want to worsen the situation by talking about it, but you also don’t want to ignore it. It can feel like you’re (more…)
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Eating disorders are most commonly associated with girls and women. It makes sense because about 66 percent of those suffering from conditions like bulimia, anorexia, and binge eating are female. But think about it. That also means 1 out of (more…)