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The History of Binge Eating Disorder
Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa have been recognized for hundreds of years, while binge eating disorder, in comparison, has only recently been categorized as a specific disorder. Health professionals have made great strides in recent...
Understanding How Parents Can Talk to Teens About Anorexia Nervosa Treatment
As teenagers grapple with the demands of their daily lives, they may keep their lips sealed about the stressors they face – and the disordered thoughts and behaviors that may arise as a result. When approached by family and friends, teens may choose to stay silent...
The Cost of Untreated Eating Disorder Symptoms and How to Start Inpatient or Residential Anorexia Treatment
When left untreated, anorexia nervosa symptoms can take a serious toll on mental and physical health, social network stability and wellness overall. The mind and body simply cannot withstand sustained periods of low-calorie intake and ongoing vitamin deficiencies. The...
Five Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa You Need to Pay Attention To
Parents and loved ones who are close to an individual are often those who know the person best. However, these same people are also the ones who are most likely to not notice the subtle symptoms of anorexia nervosa. The presence of these subtle symptoms could indicate...
Importance of Support Groups in Bulimia Nervosa Recovery
Strong social support systems can help people in bulimia nervosa treatment effectively cope with the changes they are diligently making. As they move through the levels of bulimia nervosa recovery, these individuals need to have ample opportunities to receive support...
Exploring the Impact of Grief and Loss on Eating Disorder Recovery
While working toward eating disorder recovery, experiencing loss and grief can bring up immense challenges that require help from eating disorder treatment centers. The loss of a friend, family member or other loved one often feels quite traumatic and jarring, even...
Hidden Signs of Bulimia Nervosa and How to Help Your Loved Ones Acquire Treatment
As bulimia nervosa affects each person differently, it can be difficult to notice the development of this condition at first. There may be a lack of obvious signs and symptoms that can delay the process of bulimia nervosa treatment for their loved ones. Without timely...
Understanding the Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa and the Most Effective Treatment Options
With the ability to spot the signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa disorder, family members can help their loved ones acquire the treatment they need to become recovered. Without treatment, this eating disorder can progress and cause serious health complications....
An Exploration into the Treatment Options for Binge Eating Disorder Recovery
A strong urge to eat large amounts of food within a short period of time can indicate the development of binge eating disorder. This condition makes people feel out of control and unable to control their response to these urges. Without a pursuit of binge eating...
Types of Life Skills and Self-Care Routines That Help with Eating Disorder Treatment
Life skills and self-care routines are integral to becoming and remaining recovered through eating disorder treatment programs. These two areas receive a lot of attention throughout the treatment process. As clients go into treatment, eating disorder care teams will...
How Fitness Can Be About Something Other Than Changing Your Body
Certified yoga therapist specializing in eating disorders and body image Jennifer Kreatsoulas, PhD, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT shares an excerpt from her book, Body Mindful Yoga, which seeks to guide readers to learn how to affirm their bodies in this week’s blog post. The...
Meet Our Team: Julie Rothenberg
Oliver-Pyatt Centers Registered Dietitian Julie Rothenberg, MS, RD, LDN shares her personal journey to joining the Oliver-Pyatt Centers team in this week's blog post. Read on to learn more about Julie and the passionate work she is doing at OPC... What is your name...
Self-Image and Eating Disorders; What You Need to Know
Self-image is an important part of anyone's mental health. However, for some people, a negative self-image can lead to serious problems. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with an eating disorder, you may wonder whether self-image is part of the problem....
Social Media: Friend or Foe?
Monte Nido & Affiliates Senior Director of East Coast Clinical Programming Melissa Coffin, PhD, CEDS is dedicated to supporting the successful treatment of people working towards a full recovery. In this week's blog post, Melissa discusses the power of social...
It’s Not Just Purging: Lesser-Known Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa
For people living with bulimia nervosa, and for people with loved ones who are, it is helpful to realize that this eating disorder can manifest in many different ways. Without recognizing the many signs of bulimia nervosa, people may be less likely to seek the bulimia...
Tips to Boost Your Mental Health and More Inspirational Articles
Join us in reading inspirational and informative articles we have cultivated from across the web. If you have found an article you feel is inspirational, explores current research, or is a knowledgeable piece of literature and would like to share with us please send...
Three “Do’s” and Two “Don’ts” for Attending an Eating Disorder Day Treatment Program
While attending an eating disorder day treatment program, you can achieve the best outcomes by following your treatment plan. Your treatment team will remain by your side every step of the way, starting from your arrival on the scheduled admissions date. You can ease...
Six Common Myths About Bulimia Nervosa, Debunked
With the complex nature of bulimia nervosa and other eating disorders, it is easy to see why misinformation and myths cloud reality when it comes to these conditions. Clearing up misunderstandings about eating disorders can help remove some of the barriers preventing...
Meet Our Team: Callie Skiff
Oliver-Pyatt Centers Primary Therapist Callie Skiff, MS shares her personal journey to joining the Oliver-Pyatt Centers team in this week's blog post. Read on to learn more about Callie and the work she is doing at OPC... What is your name and what are your...
The Importance of Family Support While Working Toward Eating Disorder Recovery
People who are working toward eating disorder recovery can greatly benefit from family involvement and support. The need for support extends to family members, as they walk alongside their loved one working toward recovery. For both patients and their family members,...
Navigating the Insurance and Admissions Process
Executive Director Melissa Spann, PhD, CEDS sheds light on some of the most frequently asked questions received by our admissions department at Oliver-Pyatt Centers. The Oliver-Pyatt Centers team is here to help guide you through every aspect of treatment and to...
Exploring the Relationship Between Dieting and Eating Disorders
Although dieting may not be a direct cause of anorexia nervosa or other eating disorders, it may act as a precursor to teens developing an eating disorder and subsequently requiring an anorexia nervosa treatment program. According to the National Eating Disorders...
Mindfulness
Monte Nido & Affiliates Vice President of Clinical Programming Keesha Amezcua, MA, LMFT, CEDS has over 10 years of experience working in the eating disorder field and is trained in EMDR. In this week's blog post, Keesha discusses mindfulness and how it can be...
Mindful Eating Tips for a New Year
With each new year comes the promise of new beginnings. The one fallback many will face is the idea of making New Year’s resolutions. It is a unique challenge for those undergoing binge eating treatment or any other eating disorder treatment program. It is essential...
From Body Despair to Body Mindful: A Simple Yoga Practice for Self-Validation
Certified yoga therapist specializing in eating disorders and body image Jennifer Kreatsoulas, PhD, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT shares an excerpt from her book, Body Mindful Yoga, which seeks to guide readers to learn how to affirm their bodies in this week’s blog post. The...
