Mindfulness Matters: How It Impacts Your Mental Health
Recently, many people have started to better understand and acknowledge the importance of their mental health. In doing so, mindfulness...
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drkellipsyd
- Oct 15, 2021
- 2 min
How Therapy Serves as an Effective Treatment for Depression
October is Depression and Mental Health Screening Month, which focuses on raising awareness of depression as well as the need for...
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drkellipsyd
- Sep 23, 2021
- 3 min
Body Image Distress: Signs and Treatment Options
To start, let’s define body image distress, which, in an extreme form, can also be called body dysmorphia or body dysmorphic disorder. It...
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drkellipsyd
- Sep 13, 2021
- 3 min
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....
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drkellipsyd
- Aug 24, 2021
- 3 min
Why Self-Care Is Necessary for Your Mental Health
Chances are, you heard about beloved gymnast Simone Biles’ decision to withdraw from the team competition during the 2021 Tokyo Olympics...
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drkellipsyd
- Aug 14, 2021
- 3 min
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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drkellipsyd
- Jul 14, 2021
- 2 min
The Truth About Anxiety
Have you ever felt excessively worried? Even if you’re fretting over something small, it may keep you up at night, distract you during...
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drkellipsyd
- Jul 7, 2021
- 3 min
Raising Awareness of Minority Mental Health Issues
Everyone’s mental health journey looks different. One of the major factors that contribute to these differences is identity, culture, and...
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drkellipsyd
- Jun 16, 2021
- 2 min
Mood Disorders: Symptoms, Examples, and Treatment Options
Millions of people suffer from mood or affective disorders. We don’t yet understand all of the exact causes but know a variety of factors...
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drkellipsyd
- Jun 4, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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drkellipsyd
- May 21, 2021
- 4 min
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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drkellipsyd
- May 11, 2021
- 2 min
Common Misconceptions About Mental Health
There are so many misconceptions about mental health, from stigmas about mental illness to judgments about therapy. Despite the...
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drkellipsyd
- May 7, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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drkellipsyd
- Apr 9, 2021
- 3 min
What You Need to Know About Addiction
Addiction is a chronic disease characterized by substance use or repeated behaviors that are immediately rewarding but ultimately have...
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drkellipsyd
- Mar 30, 2021
- 3 min
Setting Boundaries Will Improve Your Mental Health — Here's Why
We’ve all been there: Despite a nagging feeling in the back of your mind, you say “yes” to something — a playdate in the midst of a...
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drkellipsyd
- Mar 9, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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drkellipsyd
- Feb 23, 2021
- 2 min
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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drkellipsyd
- Feb 8, 2021
- 3 min
Dealing with Grief and Loss: What to Say and What to Avoid
Dealing with grief and loss is never easy, and neither is being the support system for someone going through it. You may not know what to...
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drkellipsyd
- Jan 12, 2021
- 4 min
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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drkellipsyd
- Jan 6, 2021
- 3 min
Dealing with Grief and Loss
How to Support Someone Who Is Grieving If you need to offer support to someone who is grieving but don’t know where to start, there are a...
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