Understanding Eating Disorders as Mental Health Conditions Many people still misunderstand eating disorders as being about food or appearance alone, which contributes to shame, delayed treatment, and resistance to higher levels of care. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s crucial to recognize that eating disorders are among the most [...]
The Overlap Between Chronic Stress and Eating Disorders April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge that stress impacts us all in both big and small ways. Chronic stress, or stress that is persistent and maintains the long-term activation of the fight-or-flight response, is especially damaging to health, particularly for [...]
Nutrition, Mental Health, and Eating Disorders: What Families Need to Know Every March, we celebrate National Nutrition Month, an opportunity to explore the ways that nourishment impacts not only our physical health but also our mental and emotional well-being. For families with a child struggling with an eating disorder, it’s especially [...]
The Algorithm Trap: How Social Media Keeps Us Stuck in Diet Culture By Lucy Chermak, MBA, RDN, Director of Nutritional Services, EDCare March is National Nutrition Month, a time dedicated to fostering a more balanced relationship with food and nutrition. But in today’s digital world, what we consume online can shape our [...]
Athlete Mental Health Week: Breaking the Silence on Eating Disorders in Sports As Athlete Mental Health Week reminds us, the mental health struggles athletes face often go unseen, even by those closest to them. Among college students, 33% experience significant symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions, yet only 30% [...]
Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community with Culturally Competent Eating Disorder Care Amidst the festive Pride Month celebrations, it's essential to highlight issues that disproportionately affect LGBTQ+ individuals so we can best support our friends, family, and community year-round. While it is well known that access to culturally competent healthcare is a critical concern [...]
Navigating Summer in Eating Disorder Recovery For most people, summertime is arguably one of the most exciting times of the year. Schools are out, bathing suits are acceptable daywear, and there is ample time for vacationing and social gatherings. Yet, for those in eating disorder recovery, these sentiments are often not shared. [...]
BIPOC Mental Health Month Since 2008, July has been known as Minority Mental Health Month. This year, individuals, communities and mental health organizations, including EDCare, are celebrating this month of advocacy and awareness by shifting the language from Minority Mental Health Month to Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month. [...]
