Olympians and Eating Disorders
What is the link between Olympians and eating disorders? Why are some athletes prone to developing these mental health conditions? This article offers …
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The Use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Three Main Techniques
Most therapists recommend cognitive behavior therapy for body dysmorphic disorder. But what does CBT entail? There are three main techniques used …
Continue ReadingWays to Overcome Compulsive Exercise Addiction
Compulsive exercise addiction frequently occurs in those with eating disorders, particularly in people with anorexia nervosa. This article looks at a …
Continue ReadingEating Disorder Activities for Recovery
Eating disorders can take over one’s entire life, and they are not easy to recover from. Finding eating disorder activities for recovery is a …
Continue ReadingEating Disorders and Serotonin: An Insight into a Possible Cause of Eating Disorders
The cause of eating disorders isn’t completely understood, but some researchers believe that brain neurotransmitters such as serotonin play a …
Continue ReadingIs There a Binge-Eating Serotonin Connection?
Is there a binge-eating serotonin connection? Find out what research reveals about serotonin and the role it plays in binge-eating disorder.
Continue ReadingEating Disorders and Athletes
Professional sports are truly competitive and tend to put players under huge pressures. It is thought that, because of this, eating disorders have …
Continue ReadingEating Disorders in School Age Children: Causes and Treatments
Even school age children are known to suffer from eating disorders. Unsuprisingly parents are worried. This article is a look at the causes of …
Continue ReadingEssential Eating Disorder Facts: A Top Ten List of Facts about Eating Disorders
Eating disorders affect one in every twenty Americans. If it’s not you, it’s probably someone you know. This article offers you 10 …
Continue ReadingManaging Compulsive Eating: Four Pieces of Advice for Compulsive Overeaters
Compulsive eating, also called compulsive overeating (CO) or binge eating disorder (BED), are conditions in which people eat foods without being …
Continue ReadingSymptoms of Eating Disorders: Insight into the Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
Eating disorders can be destructive to health if prompt treatment is not received. This article provides an insight into the symptoms of eating …
Continue ReadingUsing Psychotherapy for Anorexia
Anorexia is usually treated with some form of psychotherapy. Different approaches may work better than others. Psychiatry magazine states, “Almost …
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