Add Sparkle to Your July 4th: 9 Tips for Managing Your Eating Disorder This Independence Day
July 4th is meant to be a time of celebration and enjoying time with the people you care about. However, if you have an eating disorder and are in recovery the holiday can be stressful and present challenges. Here are nine tips to make sure this July 4th is a step forward in your recovery. […]
What Every Parent Should Know about Eating Disorders
My daughter, Elizabeth, was diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa at age 11, though it’s likely her eating disorder started much earlier and went undetected for years. She had some pre-existing slight anxiety issues, and possible body image issues that were likely associated with normal things like growth spurts. All of that, we later realized, grew worse […]
The “Model Minority Myth” and Eating Disorders
The “model minority myth” paints a deceptively simple picture: Asian Americans and other minorities achieving seamless success in the U.S. through relentless hard work, intelligence, and an unwavering focus on academic and career success. This stereotype echoes through the roles we see in 2000s sitcoms—the “Asian friend”, always the overachiever, the awkward engineer, or the wealthy but overlooked suitor.
Exploring Virtual Reality, Increasing Access, and Treating ARFID: NEDA Announces Research Grant Recipients
Exploring Virtual Reality, Increasing Access, and Treating ARFID: NEDA Announces Research Grant Recipients Eating disorders research receives less federal funding than research for many other serious mental and physical illnesses. With its two research funds, NEDA provides two year grants to advance treatment and prevention efforts. The Feeding Hope Fund aims to support projects that […]
Taking Action Toward Equity in Eating Disorder Treatment and Care
Taking Action Toward Equity in Eating Disorder Treatment and Care This blog post represents the author’s views and should not be interpreted as professional/medical advice or endorsed by NEDA. 2024 is going to be the year when we act. We have spent far too much time discussing disparities in eating disorder treatment and access. I have […]
How to Refuel: Because You Can’t Support Your Loved One on an Empty Tank
How to Refuel: Because You Can’t Support Your Loved One on an Empty Tank This blog post represents the author’s views and should not be interpreted as professional/medical advice or endorsed by NEDA. By Bryn Miller, LPC, CEDS-C I want you to imagine you are driving your car and your gas light comes on: low […]
The Silent Struggle of Men with Eating Disorders
This blog post represents the author’s views and should not be interpreted as professional/medical advice or endorsed by NEDA. I developed bulimia at 15. I’d mindlessly binge on food, then feel immense anxiety over the fear of gaining weight accompanied by the physical discomfort of feeling overly full. This discomfort would overwhelm me and […]
Holiday Hang Up or Happiness: What’s Your Choice this Year?
Holiday Hang Up or Happiness: What’s Your Choice this Year? This blog post represents the author’s views and should not be interpreted as professional/medical advice or endorsed by NEDA. By Ethan Feinstein It’s no mystery who the main character is in most holiday traditions. Family recipes and elaborate platters are put on the table and […]
My Loved One Has an Eating Disorder but Refuses Treatment. What Should I Do?
See Sources Videos Equip is a virtual eating disorder treatment program built by clinical experts in the field and people who’ve been there. By providing a dedicated, 5-person care team, Equip delivers at-home, evidence-based treatment to patients of all ages. Equip also offers a free resource hub for individuals and families affected by eating disorders. When a […]
Why Community is Not Only Helpful in Eating Disorder Recovery, It’s Essential
See Sources Videos Equip is a virtual eating disorder treatment program built by clinical experts in the field and people who’ve been there. By providing a dedicated, 5-person care team, Equip delivers at-home, evidence-based treatment to patients of all ages. Equip also offers a free resource hub for individuals and families affected by eating disorders. When people […]
