Parenting in the Age of Eating Disorders
Eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, are serious psychiatric illnesses that share similarities with anxiety and depression....
18
Feb
Women’s Mental Health
12
Feb
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) is an annual initiative aimed at educating the public about the realities of eating disorders while offering hope and visibility to those affected, as well as their loved ones....
10
Feb
The 3 Most Common Eating Disorders
According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD), about 9% of the U.S. population, equivalent to 28.8 million people, will experience an eating disorder at some point in their lives....
03
Feb
Who is Susceptible to Developing Anorexia Nervosa?
According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD), approximately 9% of the U.S. population will have an eating disorder at some point in their lifetime....
20
Jan
3 Ways to Strengthen Communication in Relationships
The cornerstone of any healthy and stable relationship is effective communication. When communication falters, relationships can deteriorate. Regardless of whether the relationship is platonic, romantic, or professional, improving your communication skills...
13
Jan
Embracing Imperfection and Preventing Burnout for Working Women
Modern women truly resemble superheroes. They are not only earning college degrees and advancing in their careers but are also balancing the demands of raising families and, in some cases, caring for aging parents....
06
Jan
Gratitude Journaling for Mental Health
At some point in their lives, many individuals encounter a mental health crisis. This might stem from stress related to a divorce, anxiety from relocating, or the grief of losing a loved one....
30
Oct
Managing Election Day Anxiety
With Election Day just around the corner, this season can evoke a whirlwind of emotions—excitement, hope, fear, and anxiety. As the political landscape heats up, it’s not uncommon to find...
06
Sep
Primary vs. Secondary Emotions
As if emotions weren’t already complicated enough, have you heard of the concept of primary and secondary emotions? It’s less complex than you may think, and can be helpful to distinguish our true feelings....
21
Aug
Emotions 101
Emotions get a bad rap. At worst, they are seen as irrational, harmful, weak, and unnecessary. Emotions are adaptive signals within your body that indicate your body’s response to a situation....