As we recently discussed on the blog, a growing body of research indicates that eating disorders may have become both more common and more severe during the coronavirus pandemic. However, that doesn’t mean the news is all bad. Much of this research also points...
By now, it’s no surprise to hear that the coronavirus pandemic exacerbated (and continues to exacerbate) mental health challenges of all kinds. Increasingly, the available research shows that the pattern holds true for eating disorders. More than a year and a...
For malnourished patients recovering from eating disorders (ED), the process of restoring weight safely and steadily is a central focus of treatment. As individuals begin to renourish after periods of severe food restriction, they often experience a range of...
At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, some media outlets and mental health experts warned of a coming wave of increased suicide risks. Now, with more than a year and a half of the pandemic behind us, we can take stock: Have suicide attempts really skyrocketed? And...
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...
