Amy Duffy, MA, LCMHCS, NCC, CCTP
January 5, 2023
Learn More About Eating Disorders
For some, eating can consist of harmful patterns and moderate levels of distress often resulting in restriction, binging, or purging. In these cases, they may be suffering from an eating disorder. Fortunately, effective treatment options are available to assist those who suffer from an unhealthy relationship with food and disordered eating. Below you’ll find articles and resources to help you both understand and deal with eating disorders.
Featured Eating Disorder Articles
Treating Eating Disorders
Gabrielle Schreyer-Hoffman, Ph.D.
CBT-E: How It Works & What to Expect
CBT-E is the leading treatment for eating disorders. It has a high rate of success with two thirds of patients experiencing long-term improvements in their symptoms.
January 11, 2023
Nicole Arzt, LMFT
Eating Disorder Group Therapy: How It Works & Who It’s Right For
Eating disorders are notoriously complex and can be difficult to treat, but group therapy can be an effective method for helping a person cope. Structured curriculums, peer support, full disclosure, and vulnerability can promote sustainable recovery. Groups can be used as a standalone treatment or be included in a more comprehensive treatment approach.
August 23, 2022
Kerry Heath, LPC-S, NCC, CEDS-S
How to Help Someone With an Eating Disorder
Do you have someone in your life that suffers from an eating disorder, and unsure of how to help them on their journey? Here are some tips.
December 31, 2020
Related Concerns & Disorders
Nicole Arzt, LMFT
Anxiety & Eating Disorders: Understanding the Connection
Anxiety and eating disorders often go hand-in-hand, and it’s common for people to experience both mental health issues together. Anxiety is a common risk factor for disordered eating, and ongoing anxiety about weight, size, appearance, and perception of control can maintain problematic symptoms. Subsequently, eating disorder recovery often entails learning how to identify and manage anxiety-related issues.
September 22, 2022
Kaley Leshem, LCSW
OCD & Eating Disorders: Connections, Symptoms, & Treatments
Eating Disorders (EDs) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are psychiatric conditions that often co-occur. Due to the similar nature of ED and OCD behaviors, it can be challenging to decipher if an individual is struggling with an ED, OCD, or both. Obsessive thoughts and compensatory behaviors are central to both conditions. Understanding similarities, differences, and overlap between EDs and OCD can be helpful for seeking help and receiving the most effective treatment.
October 7, 2022
Nicole Arzt, LMFT
ADHD & Eating Disorders: Is There a Link?
Growing evidence shows relationships between ADHD and eating disorders, such as restrictive tendencies, binge eating, and compensatory behaviors. Evidence also suggests that being overweight, having bulimia, or engaging in binge-eating behaviors are common for those with ADHD.
November 18, 2022
Types of Eating Disorders
Hailey Shafir, LPCS, LCAS, CCS
Bulimia Nervosa: Symptoms, Signs, & Treatments
People with bulimia alternate between eating large quantities of food (binge eating) and engaging in activities or behaviors to avoid weight gain (compensatory behaviors, like purging). These behaviors are influenced in part by a poor body image or a preoccupation with weight.
January 23, 2023
Hailey Shafir, LPCS, LCAS, CCS
Anorexia Nervosa: Signs, Symptoms, & Treatments
Anorexia is a life-threatening mental health condition characterized by disordered eating patterns and a fear of weight gain. People with anorexia are often significantly underweight and have a distorted view of their bodies. This leads them to restrict their food intake or engage in other behaviors to attempt to lose weight.
January 6, 2023
Nicole Evry, MSW, LCSW
Binge Eating Disorder: Signs, Symptoms, & Treatments
Binge eating disorder is characterized by excessive food intake compared to what another person would normally eat along with associated factors such as eating to the point of physical discomfort, eating more rapidly than normal, eating when not physically hungry, eating alone, experiencing distress, guilt or lack of control over the episode.
January 19, 2023
More Articles About Eating Disorders
Meagan Turner, MA, APC, NCC
Depression & Weight Gain: Connection & Management
Depression can trigger weight gain or weight loss. There are several contributing factors to depression and weight gain, such as eating more comfort foods and decreased physical activity and exercise. Most people who experience depression feel more tired than they used to and have less motivation to engage in things they once enjoyed.
February 22, 2023
Kerry Heath, LPC-S, NCC, CEDS-S
Body Image: What It Is & How It Affects Mental Health
A person’s body image can affect the person’s mental and emotional well-being, and could possibly lead to more serious issues.
January 23, 2023
Kerry Heath, LPC-S, NCC, CEDS-S
Orthorexia: Signs, Symptoms, & Treatments
Do you or a loved one have obsessive thoughts on healthy eating? Orthorexia is a rather new eating disorder that focuses on self-imposed dietary restrictions.
January 23, 2023