Ozempic is taking a backseat to new weight-loss drug medications that are stealing the spotlight.
In the next few years, there will be a variety of medications to help with diabetes that will be more cost-effective and, potentially, have fewer side effects. Is this good news? Unfortunately, this is a recipe for disaster in the eating disorder and mental health communities.
Read MoreThe effects of an eating disorder (ED) are far-reaching and can adversely harm all bodily systems if left untreated. Because of the body’s interdependent systems, disordered eating behaviors can have a widespread effect. ED behaviors like restriction, binging, purging, and over-exercising can lead to malnourishment, and stress on the organs and the skeletal system.
Read MoreThe way we perceive our bodies can impact how we think and feel about ourselves. Our body image may influence everything from the clothes we wear and the activities we do to the careers we pursue and the people we surround ourselves with. If we have a negative body image, our quality of life will suffer.
Read MoreResearch has shown individuals with bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, or any binge eating have significantly higher rates of PTSD than individuals without an eating disorder.
Read MoreGet to know Jody Green in our recent Q and A interview! Jody specializes in EMDR, PTSD and Complex Trauma, Addiction Counseling, Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating, Art Therapy.
Read MoreClasses of substances that someone can become addicted to can include alcohol, caffeine, cannabis, hallucinogens, inhalants, opioids, sedatives, hypnotics, anxiolytics, stimulants, and tobacco.
Read MoreThe journey to healing from disordered eating is not linear and can be a deeply personal process.
Read MoreQueer people often struggle with bullying, discrimination, lack of support, body dissatisfaction, and isolation, making them a high risk for developing disordered eating or an eating disorder.
Read MoreToxic masculinity is burdening males to remain silent about their struggles and mask their distress.
Read MoreEMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Unlike traditional therapy modalities, EMDR does not involve a whole lot of talking.
Read MoreOftentimes, a person who is struggling with binge eating does not understand why such a chaotic relationship with food has become part of their life.
Read More“Are you on the keto diet?” has become an all-too-familiar question in 2023. But are these diets actually good for your health?
Read MoreGwyneth Paltrow’s comments about her “restrictive” diet has caused major backlash, and for good reason.
Read MoreEating-disorder treatment is a team effort between the client and clinician or treatment program, so finding the appropriate care is critical.
Read MoreMounjaro and Ozempic may seem like flashy, new weight-loss drugs for the future of dieting – but are they truly as helpful as the media claims?
Read MoreThe New York Post recently shared how intermittent fasting can lead to an earlier death.
Read More“Get outside!” may sound like generic, mental health advice, but it’s actually a well-founded recommendation.
Read MoreWhen you can accept relationships for what they are, you’ll be better able to focus your energy on the ones that need nurturing
Read MoreThere may be a part of you that wishes you could continue your eating disorder behaviors forever. It’s normal to grieve your eating disorder, even when you know recovery is necessary.
Read MoreAcademic stress, social pressures, and college diet culture can all contribute to disordered eating.
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