Research points to silver linings of life for people with eating disorders during COVID, improving both their strengths and resilience. 

More than a year and a half out, a number of studies indicate an increased eating disorder prevalence during COVID.

Eating disorder patients often experience gastrointestinal (GI) issues, which can make the process of recovery all the more challenging.  

At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, some media outlets and mental health experts warned of a coming wave of increased suicide risk. Now, with more than a year and a half of the pandemic behind us, we can take stock: Have suicide attempts really skyrocketed? And what can we do as clinicians to make sure that people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide get the help they need?

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, which makes it an important time to discuss the link between eating disorders and suicide. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Each day, nearly 123 Americans die by suicide — meaning there is […]

During the month of September, mental health organizations all over the country honor National Suicide Prevention Month with an increased focus on education and suicide prevention. In the eating disorder community, an open dialogue about suicide is especially important since suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and suicidal behaviors or gestures are often present at some point in […]