by Melissa Gerson | May 26, 2017 | In The News
In a recent survey of young men, it was determined that 1 in 5 men were concerned about their weight. According to The Times UK, “Government figures released a few week ago revealed that for the first time the number of boys receiving treatment for eating disorders is...
by Melissa Gerson | May 22, 2017 | In The News
Scroll through your social media feed and you will surely catch a glimpse of a friend or fitness guru endorsing a hot new dietary fad. One week, cutting gluten is “key to a healthy lifestyle,” and the next, it’s cutting sugar. These recommendations target broad...
by Melissa Gerson | May 16, 2017 | In The News
1. Know the warning signs & symptoms: Of course, a dramatic change in weight – either up or down – will be one of the more obvious signs that an individual’s eating has shifted (and may or may not indicate an eating disorder). But someone can be suffering...
by Melissa Gerson | May 3, 2017 | In The News
Parents often report feeling guilt or blame when discussing their child’s eating disorder. Though research has shed light on the underlying mechanisms of the disease, myths regarding a parent’s responsibility for their child’s eating disorder have been perpetuated....
