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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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Nov 12, 20222 min read
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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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Oct 24, 20222 min read
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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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Oct 16, 20222 min read
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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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Aug 23, 20222 min read
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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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Jul 26, 20222 min read
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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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Feb 22, 20223 min read
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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...
drkellipsyd
Feb 15, 20223 min read
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The 11 Components of Aftercare Support
When it comes to eating disorder recovery, each client needs a unique structure in place as they transition out of treatment....
drkellipsyd
Sep 13, 20213 min read
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The Vital Role That Aftercare Support Plays in Eating Disorder Treatment
Thinking about eating disorder treatment and aftercare support is a lot like doing a puzzle where the pieces don’t interlock perfectly....
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Aug 14, 20213 min read
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Eating Disorders Within the LGBTQ+ Community
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, making it the perfect time to bring awareness to eating disorders within the LGBTQ+ community. Research...
drkellipsyd
Jun 4, 20213 min read
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How Feminism Influences Body Image and Beauty Ideals
In today’s world, everyone seems to have an opinion about what women should look like, what they should wear, even what they should eat....
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May 21, 20214 min read
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How Feminism Impacts Eating Disorder Treatment
To start, let’s look at the definition of feminism. It is the belief in social, economic, and political equality of the sexes. While it...
drkellipsyd
May 7, 20213 min read
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Eating Disorders: Warning Signs and What to Do
As we come to the end of NEDAwareness Week (if you missed it, check out their inspiring blog post series!), now is a great time to dig...
drkellipsyd
Mar 9, 20213 min read
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Why Your Mental Health Is So Important
It’s no surprise that mental health is worsening among all age groups, and unfortunately, many people are not receiving the therapy or...
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Feb 23, 20212 min read
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Eating Disorder Treatment and Recovery
Today’s blog post focuses on a big part of my practice: eating disorder treatment and recovery. I first entered the field of eating...
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Jan 12, 20214 min read
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