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Parenting a teenager with depression and anxiety can be difficult. Support is out there, though, especially with Adolescent Wellness Academy!| Adolescent Wellness Academy
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a serious condition which affects how an individual perceives their physical appearance. Many people suffer in silence and so this piece seeks to highlight the symptoms and treatment options for those seeking help with BDD. There are individuals in our communities who are suffering in silence from an emotionally painful psychological disorder called Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). This condition is typified by an individual’s excessive preoccupation and obs...| Harley Therapy™ Blog
Watching your child struggle with depression can be one of the most painful experiences as a parent. You may feel overwhelmed, unsure of how to help, or afraid to say the wrong thing. But your concern is valid, and your support can make a meaningful difference. At Adolescent Wellness Academy, we work with teens and […] The post How Can I Help My Teenager with Depression? appeared first on Adolescent Wellness Academy.| Adolescent Wellness Academy
Effective communication with a teenager is one of the most powerful tools a parent or caregiver can develop. The teenage years are often filled with emotional ups and downs, growing independence, and intense self-discovery. During this time, teens need more than rules and routines. They need understanding, respect, and open dialogue. Learning how to speak […] The post Effective Communication with Teenagers: Building Stronger Relationships at Home appeared first on Adolescent Wellness Academy.| Adolescent Wellness Academy
Parenting a teenager can feel like walking a tightrope. You want to give your child the freedom to become their own person, but you also want to keep them safe, respectful, and mentally well. That balance becomes even more delicate when your teen is struggling emotionally. At Adolescent Wellness Academy, we believe that healthy boundaries […] The post Setting Boundaries with Teenagers: A Healthy Framework for Growth appeared first on Adolescent Wellness Academy.| Adolescent Wellness Academy
Parenting a teenager with depression and anxiety can be difficult. Support is out there, though, especially with Adolescent Wellness Academy!| Adolescent Wellness Academy
Emerging research shows that online eating disorder treatment is not only viable, but also highly effective for many people living with eating disorders.| Orri
Cases of eating disorders are on the rise nationally, bringing about an influx of providers in recent years. Within the last year, the industry began to| Behavioral Health Business
Teenagers today face more pressure than ever before. From academic expectations and social media to identity exploration and peer dynamics, adolescence is a challenging and formative time. As a result, mental health plays a critical role in shaping how teens function, relate, and thrive. So, how does mental health affect teens? The answer lies in […] The post How Does Mental Health Affect Teens? appeared first on Adolescent Wellness Academy.| Adolescent Wellness Academy
When a teenager is struggling with mental health challenges, parents are often faced with difficult decisions about where to seek help. Many start with therapy, school counselors, or pediatricians, but in some cases, these options are not enough. That’s when families may begin exploring child and adolescent psychiatry. So, what is child and adolescent psychiatry, […] The post What Is Child and Adolescent Psychiatry? appeared first on Adolescent Wellness Academy.| Adolescent Wellness Academy
When a teenager is struggling with anxiety, depression, mood swings, or behavioral challenges, families often explore different types of mental health support. Therapy is a common first step, but sometimes therapy alone is not enough. This is where a teen psychiatrist may become an essential part of the picture. But what exactly does a teen […] The post Interesting Facts About Teen Psychiatrists appeared first on Adolescent Wellness Academy.| Adolescent Wellness Academy
Learn how a psychiatrist can help your child with their mental health. Get expert pediatric psychiatric care with our mental health programs.| Adolescent Wellness Academy
Eating disorders are serious and complex mental health conditions that involve persistent disturbances in eating behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. These disorders go far beyond concerns about dieting or weight. They often stem from deep-rooted psychological, emotional, and sometimes biological factors. Eating disorders can affect people of any age, gender, cultural background, or body size—and without proper treatment, they can have life-threatening consequences.| The Psychology Notes Headquarters
Nonprofit therapy and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment provider Rosecrance Behavioral Health has acquired Ascend CHC. With this move, the| Behavioral Health Business
New research shows ChatGPT gave teens advice on drugs, eating disorders and suicide despite warnings, raising concerns over AI safety for youth.| Maryland Daily Record
Identify whether you have an eating disorder as an expert therapist debunks 9 dangerous eating disorder myths.| GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog
Culturally, we tend to praise high levels of self-control. In fact, a lot of the language we use around mental illness reveals our cultural assumption that only people who are more impulsive and emotionally unrestrained suffer from mental illness. The reality is that many, many individuals on the opposite end of the spectrum suffer, often...| LindsayBraman.com
Nineteen years ago, I made a decision that changed my life: I had gastric bypass surgery. At the time, I weighed 365 pounds, and my relationship with food, my body, and even my self-worth was deeply complicated. Today, I’ve lost and maintained a weight loss of 230 pounds, but what I’ve learned about the weight […] The post 230 Pounds Lost! A Mental Health Weight Loss Journey appeared first on GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog.| GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog
Adolescence is a period marked by significant physical, emotional, and social transformations. At Adolescent Wellness Academy, we recognize that while many teens traverse this pivotal stage with the support of their families and communities, some may face more intense emotional or behavioral challenges. When these issues extend beyond what traditional therapy can effectively address, parents […] The post What Is the Purpose of a Teen Psychiatrist? appeared first on Adolescent Wellness Academy.| Adolescent Wellness Academy
At the Adolescent Wellness Academy, we understand that the teenage years are a significant period of transformation. During this time, adolescents navigate hormonal changes, shifting identities, academic pressures, and evolving relationships. While it’s normal for teens to experience mood swings and bouts of defiance, certain behaviors may indicate more profound emotional distress. Recognizing the red […] The post Red Flags in Teenage Behavior: What Parents Need to Know appeared first on ...| Adolescent Wellness Academy
An Orri Alumni Client shares their experience on their eating disorder recovery and their time with Orri. The post “An unexpected journey” – Alumni Client first appeared on Orri.| Orri
Learn the difference between disordered eating and eating disorders, and how Orri can support you in finding calm, balance and recovery.| Orri
Please excuse me while I nerd out all over your computer screen. I recently turned a corner on my appreciation of the value of quantitative social science, having taken a structural equation modelling class last winter, and today I’m going to share a little of that with you. While I’m still a qualitative researcher through and through, this course taught me that there is great value in understanding how scales are constructed and what that means about how we can interpret results from sur...| Science of Eating Disorders
Something I have come across several times when reading ED research studies is a disclaimer that research has been dutifully carried out, but the findings have to be viewed with some scepticism because the participants (and – more specifically – the participants with AN-R) were in denial when completing the self-report questionnaires. In this post, I will to look at a couple of recent studies that flag-up this issue, to examine what is behind this disclaimer. The first paper I will explor...| Science of Eating Disorders
I spent the last weekend of October attending the Binge Eating Disorder Association Conference in San Francisco and it was awesome. I have attended several conferences over the past several years and each and every one fails to be inclusive. The discussion is always centred on the cisgender white straight middle to upper-middle class thin woman who suffers from anorexia. Every research presentation, every session, the same discussion just new material every conference. Those involved in putti...| Science of Eating Disorders
Have I mentioned that I go to too many conferences? This week I attended the Eating Disorders Association of Canada (EDAC) conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba. If you follow me on Twitter, this post might be a bit repetitive, as I seem to think that live-tweeting conferences is my single handed responsibility (that and convincing everyone and their dog to join Twitter). However, I wanted to take the opportunity to provide a bit more context around some of my Tweets and give my overall impression...| Science of Eating Disorders
It’s no secret that I am not a fan of primarily psychoeducational interventions for people with eating disorders (EDs). It irks me that the overall theory in implementing this kind of intervention seems to be: if they only knew what they were doing to their bodies, people with EDs would take better care of themselves. Of course I take issue with this idea – if knowing that EDs were harmful to one’s health was enough to make the changes needed to not have an ED anymore, far fewer people ...| Science of Eating Disorders
For those recovering from an eating disorder, Summer can be challenging dealing with body image concerns and the pressure of narrow beauty standards. The post Struggling with the idea of “summer body”? You’re not alone. first appeared on Orri.| Orri
Summer can be a triggering time for those with a disordered relationship with food, exercise, and body image. But when do health goals become disordered?| Orri
For individuals with eating disorders, or those in recovery, trends like 'SkinnyTok' isn't just triggering - it's dangerous. The post Shrinking ideals: Why the rise of ‘skinny’ and trends like ‘SkinnyTok’ is more than just a concerning trend first appeared on Orri.| Orri
In honour of Father’s Day, we’re sharing a personal story from the father of one of our clients - a story of deep love, enduring strength, and the quiet resilience it takes to walk alongside a loved one through eating disorder recovery. The post A Father’s voice: Showing up, staying strong, and believing in eating disorder recovery first appeared on Orri.| Orri
Wondering if you might have anorexia is a brave and important first step. It shows you're beginning to reflect on your relationship with food, your body, and how you're feeling. This awareness can open the door to understanding what’s going on and getting the support you deserve. The post Do I have Anorexia? Here’s what to look out for and when to seek help. first appeared on Orri.| Orri
“We need more influencers like you!”| Upworthy
Knowing how to help someone with anorexia can feel overwhelming. Learn how to offer meaningful help and encourage recovery with care.| Orri
Join us in this episode as we chat with special guest Elisa Beagle, a Licensed Psychotherapist based out of Houston, Texas, about diet damage, why a shift is essential, the physical and mental symptoms of diet damage, and solutions for change. The post Diet Damage: The Mental And Physical Symptoms With Elisa Beagle appeared first on Stef and Bri Wellness | Diet-free Nutrition Coaching and Consulting for Pro Athletes and Women of Color | Houston, TX.| Stef and Bri Wellness | Diet-free Nutrition Coaching and Consulting for Pro A...
About the Book: ‘Lonely mouth … It’s a Japanese expression. It means, like, you feel like you want to eat something, but you don’t know what it is. You’re looking for …| Theresa Smith Writes
The post Stages of Anorexia Recovery: A Compassionate Roadmap to Healing appeared first on Rebecca Bitzer & Associates.| Rebecca Bitzer & Associates
I had internalized that I would be socially rewarded for starving myself and I could only earn care by proving I was sick enough.| Mad In America
ARFID, autism, ADHD, and other psychiatric disorders are highly comorbid in children and adolescents, according to a new study.| www.additudemag.com
If you feel like you don't deserve to eat, it might be because of past trauma or because you have an eating disorder.| Peace & Nutrition™
“Dear Ms. Menken, we read your daughter’s application. She indicated ye...| Mutha Magazine
Binge eating disorder is the most common, and most misunderstood eating disorder. Learn how to break the cycle and recover from binge eating for good.| Rebecca Bitzer & Associates
Recovering from an eating disorder and trying to get your period back? Look for these 6 hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery signs.| Rebecca Bitzer & Associates
Learn how to manage common GI symptoms like bloating, fullness, nausea, constipation, diarrhea during your recovery from an eating disorder.| Rebecca Bitzer & Associates
Some people depend on opioids or methamphetamine (or both), while far greater numbers of individuals in the United States and worldwide depend on sugar and highly processed foods to feel better or even normal. We’ve known about food addiction for some time; for example, in July 2007, Yale University brought together 40 experts on nutrition, obesity, and addiction to discuss the addictive potential of foods.| Bridges to Recovery
Ed recovery means that you have freedom to have thoughts outside of your eating disorder and eat without guilt.| Peace & Nutrition™
Tips for how to stop purging in eating disorder include changing the environment, recognizing triggers, and doing other activities.| Peace & Nutrition™
Anorexia Nervosa is a highly debilitating eating disorder. Even though it may be the most recognized eating disorder, most people cannot tell you about the specific causes, symptoms, and treatments of Anorexia Nervosa.| E-Counseling.com
Eating disorders are a type of illness characterized by a severe disturbance in eating behaviors and thoughts and emotions related to food and eating. People with eating disorders typically become preoccupied with food and their body weight.| E-Counseling.com
Bulimia, or bulimia nervosa, is a serious eating disorder that entails eating and purging large amounts of food.| E-Counseling.com
While improving our health is certainly a worthy cause for society to focus on, it's clear that health has little to do with our obsession with being thin.| E-Counseling.com
There is a common misconception that eating disorders only impact the people experiencing them. However, eating disorders can profoundly affect friendships and other relationships.| E-Counseling.com
