Can Medication Help Treat Eating Disorders?
As mental health treatment is discussed during this Mental Health Awareness Month, a common question people have about is the efficacy of medications for treating mental illness. After all, there…
Beyond Anorexia Nervosa; Exploring Lesser-Known Eating Disorders
The most well-known eating disorders in women are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. In popular perception, indeed, anorexia nervosa might be considered the only eating disorder. Because of…
What Kinds of Therapy Are Involved in Eating Disorder Treatment?
An effective treatment program for eating disorders usually involves a variety of treatment methods. While this may involve medication, most often a combination of talk therapy and cognitive retraining are…
Exploring Common Eating Disorders and Their Causes
Because the adolescent and young adult years are often tumultuous with many physical and environmental changes happening all at once, eating disorders are common issues that families across America must…
How Eating Disorder Treatment Centers Can Nurture a Feeling of Safety in Recovery
The world can be a difficult place for young adults, something that anyone who remembers their post-adolescence can appreciate. Even in loving families, young adults can struggle to find a…