EATING DISORDER RECOVERY BLOG
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Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E)
CBT-E is the leading treatment for eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. Learn if it might be right for you.
So What’s An IOP Anyway?
IOP serves as a step-down from a residential or partial hospitalization program or a step-up from standard outpatient therapy.
Short-Term Treatment for Eating Disorders: Don’t Look Back
The most current, short-term treatment for eating disorders lasts 20 to 40 weeks, is structured, and focuses on what is happening today.
Spotlight On: Columbus Park's Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Learn more about Columbus Park's results-oriented Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and determine if its the best fit for you.
A Clinician’s Criticism of Netflix’s “To The Bone”
There is no doubt that Netflix’s "To The Bone," featuring lead actor Lily Collins, was well-intentioned in its handling of eating disorders.
Dieting and Weight Loss: Impact on Behavior, Mood, and Thinking
The Starvation Study, conducted by Ancel Keys in the 1940s, revealed profound psychological and physiological effects of starvation on 36 male volunteers, including extreme preoccupation with food, mood disturbances, and distorted self-image. The findings underscored that the intense focus on food and subsequent overeating behaviors are natural responses to severe calorie restriction, highlighting the complex relationship between diet, mental health, and the body’s biological need for nourishment.
The Rise of Anorexia in Children
The incidence of anorexia in children appears to be increasing. Let's look at the role of societal messages and social media.
Do Eating Disorders Have a Gender Bias?
The Times UK suggests that, as a result of gender bias, we fail to recognize warning signs of eating disorders in men and boys.
Dietary Fad or Bad? When Guidelines Turn to Dogma
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.
From Identification to Treatment: Four Steps to Effectively Intervene with Your Child's Eating Disorder
Let's discuss four steps to effectively intervene with your child's eating disorder: identify symptoms, talk to your child, contact primary care, and plan for treatment.
Are Parents Responsible for Their Child’s Eating Disorder?
Though research has shed light on the underlying mechanisms of the disease, myths about a parent’s responsibility for their child’s eating disorder are false.
The Importance of Effective Communication in Eating Disorder Recovery
When helping a family member or friend recover from an eating disorder, the importance of affection communication cannot be underestimated.
The BED Brain: From Ingestion to Anxiety and Treatment
To understand why evidence-based interventions for BED are so effective, we must consider the BED brain pathways that are impacted by the ED.