Six Tips to Handle Holiday Season Stress
The holiday season is full of good cheer, family time…and stress. If the thought of overspending on presents or gathering with your...
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drkellipsyd
- Nov 12
- 2 min
Celebrating Thanksgiving With an Eating Disorder: How to Cope
Thanksgiving is a holiday focused on both food and family, making it a particularly challenging time for individuals suffering from an...
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drkellipsyd
- Oct 24
- 2 min
When Your Child Is Concerned About Their Weight
Did you know your children may begin noticing the shapes and sizes of bodies as young as three years old? They may also equate thinness...
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drkellipsyd
- Oct 16
- 2 min
The Link Between Dieting and Eating Disorders
It’s no secret that dieting has become the cultural norm, with diet products that promote a “quick fix” advertised constantly to...
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drkellipsyd
- Sep 26
- 3 min
How to Navigate a Mental Health Crisis
When handling a mental health crisis, the initial shock is usually followed by an influx of questions, which makes these episodes feel...
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drkellipsyd
- Sep 12
- 2 min
Is Your Child Suffering from Back-to-School Anxiety? Here’s How to Help
It’s been nearly a month since we said goodbye to summer (although not to the heat!) and hello to the classroom. As with any time of...
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drkellipsyd
- Aug 23
- 2 min
Can You Have an Eating Disorder Without Body Image Issues?
Many people believe that eating disorders and body image are always tied together. While that may be the case, not everyone who has an...
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drkellipsyd
- Aug 5
- 2 min
Making Therapy Work For You
One silver lining of the pandemic? Therapy is now more widely-available than ever before. In fact, many therapists rethought their...
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drkellipsyd
- Jul 26
- 2 min
Understanding Eating Disorders in Minority Groups
Each July, we celebrate National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time focused on highlighting the unique mental health...
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drkellipsyd
- Jul 14
- 3 min
How Your Professional Wellness Impacts Your Mental Health
Did you know June is Professional Wellness Month? I didn’t either — which is why this blog post is coming to you a month late! Despite...
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drkellipsyd
- Jun 21
- 2 min
Why Habits Matter
Last month, I discussed the six principles of habit formation. Now, let’s talk about why habits matter. Put simply, your habits are who...
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drkellipsyd
- May 20
- 3 min
The Power of Self-Compassion
Let's discuss something you can easily do to improve your own mental health: learn to practice self-compassion.
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drkellipsyd
- May 13
- 3 min
Building a Strong Foundation with Healthy Habits
A habit is simply a learned tendency to repeat past behavior. They are consistent and automatic, usually triggered by some sort of...
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drkellipsyd
- Apr 25
- 3 min
A Message of Body Positivity
You may have heard the term “summer body,” which implies that there is a “right” body for summer time. That’s simply not true! Any body...
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drkellipsyd
- Mar 18
- 2 min
The Physical and Mental Health Benefits of Spring
Sunday, March 20th marks the first day of spring. It’s a time of moderate temperatures and longer days, encouraging you to get outside...
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drkellipsyd
- Mar 7
- 2 min
Understanding Anxiety: Tips For You and Your Kids
It’s no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic — including the threat of illness and death, lockdowns and isolation, social distancing and...
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drkellipsyd
- Feb 22
- 3 min
What You Need to Know About Eating Disorders
Did you know? 28.8 million Americans experience an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Research shows that eating disorders...
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drkellipsyd
- Feb 15
- 3 min
10 Tips to Help Your Kids As They Struggle with Eating Disorders and Body Image
Many individuals struggle with their body image from a young age. Research in the United States reveals that around 50 percent of...
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drkellipsyd
- Jan 31
- 3 min
Stop "Shoulding" on Yourself!
I should be further along in my career. I should exercise and meditate every day. I should spend more time looking for a life partner. Do...
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drkellipsyd
- Jan 10
- 3 min
Parenting While Depressed
It’s no secret that many of us experienced a challenging holiday season. It may have been marked by cancelled travel plans,...
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