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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 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
- 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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