When we talk about body image and body dissatisfaction, it’s important to understand what poor body image is and what it is not. There’s a condition called body dysmorphic disorder that people sometimes mistakenly reference when they talk about their severe body...
Founder Melissa Gerson Talks About CBT-E Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-E) is the leading outpatient treatment for eating disorders and the core treatment that we use with our eating disorder patients. Learn more in this video with Columbus Park Founder and...
2019 was another year filled with interesting research on eating disorders. Here are a few of the studies Columbus Park found to be particularly interesting and impactful to our practice: Timing of risk factors leading to the emergence of an eating...
National Recovery Month is the perfect time to stand with our colleagues advocating for recovery. Every year, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) dedicates September to increasing awareness and understanding of mental and substance...
September 1st marked the start of National Suicide Prevention Month. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Each day, roughly 123 Americans die by suicide. Every 12 minutes,...
