Teens and Eating Disorders Eating disorders are a big and largely untreated challenge for adolescents.  The Archives of General Psychiatry published an interesting article by Sonja Swanson (Arch Gen Psychiatry 2011; 68(7):714-723) containing the findings of a national survey in which adolescents were asked about eating disorders. Here are a few of my key takeaways: […]

Hi, it’s Melissa.  Just a reminder that the NYC NEDA Walk on October 4 is coming up.  We’re a proud sponsor; it’s a great cause!  Check out our team website here.  Come join us!

Melissa Gerson, LCSW, founder and Clinical Director of Columbus Park, Manhattan’s comprehensive outpatient treatment center for adults, adolescents and children with eating disorders, has been invited to speak to Julliard dance students as part of a panel on healthy nutrition and lifestyle. Titled “FAD, FACT OR FICTION: The Truth and Fallacies about Diet and Lifestyle,” […]

Binge Eating: Treatment ABCs There are well-researched treatments that have proven to be effective with binge eating. In this post, I’ll summarize the current state-of-the-art: A) Research clearly indicates that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the place to start for most binge eaters. With CBT, a clinician helps clients recognize their personal triggers and how […]

Columbus Park, Manhattan’s comprehensive outpatient treatment center for adults, adolescents and children with eating disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder, has announced that it will be a sponsor and participant in this year’s National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Walk in Manhattan. Columbus Park has formed a walking to team to […]

Binge Eating: Signs and Symptoms Did you know that binge eating can be a serious medical condition that carries a formal diagnosis? And did you know that Binge Eating Disorder (BED) affects approximately 2.8 million adults in the US alone? So what are the signs and symptoms? Here’s what to look for: Consuming a large […]