Read the original article here. Eating disorder experts told Insider that “The Crown” left out key details in its portrayal of Princess Diana’s experience with bulimia. The fourth season of the historical drama shows Diana (Emma Corrin) binge and purge during her engagement to Prince Charles, which is when the real Princess Diana said […]
RED-S Syndrome an easier entry into eating disorders treatment for athletes
By Andrew Walen, LCSW-C, LICSW, CEDS Elite athletes look for total control of their body and mind. For a significant number of those athletes, the drive for their best performance can lead to an obsession with how and what they eat and over-training. The resultant disordered eating and exercise can lead to decreased performance, bone […]
Eating disorders in elite athletes: A statement from the International Olympic Committee.
By Andrew Walen, LCSW-C, LICSW, CEDS May 2019 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) published its consensus statement on mental health in elite athletes. It should not come as a shock to anyone in the world of athletics that there is a strong correlation with elite athletes and mental […]
Celebrating Eating Disorder Recovery
I had the pleasure of being a speaker at the 2018 Baltimore NEDA Walk this past weekend. For the few days prior I kept wondering what to say to the crowd. Typically, I speak about my own experience with an eating disorder and the plight of males who often forgo treatment due to stigma of […]
Sometimes Recovery Takes A While
Clients, family, and even outside providers are often frustrated by the length of time clients are in active treatment for an eating disorder. While we all wish this was a sprint to the finish line, the truth is this is a marathon. It takes months, years, and even a lifetime to recover from diseases like […]
What Treatment Looks Like For Bulimia Disorder
The thoughts of food can consume every aspect, minute, and ounce of energy of the day for someone with an eating disorder (ED). That fixation on food, weight and shape can be a way to avoid focusing on the other anxieties of life. It becomes a way to cope. Eventually fixation can become an uncontrollable […]
Why should I consider a Partial Hospital Program for my eating disorder?
When a client approaches The Body Image Therapy Center about treatment for their eating disorder, they rarely give any thought to the level of care they need to start their recovery journey. For those who have mild to moderate experiences of an eating disorder, a Partial Hospital Program (PHP) is often suggested. This recommendation is […]
Playing Your Song: How Music Therapy Enhances Eating Disorders Treatment
“Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” - Berthold Auerbach For most people, music is an important part of daily life. Maybe you rely on Beyoncé to get you through a long daily commute or the Beatles to keep you company while making dinner. Music has a significant impact on our […]
It’s National Pet Month! Let’s Celebrate the Amazing Power Pets Have on our Health
Time to grab the toys and treats….May is National Pet Month! According to its founders, this month-long celebration is intended to acknowledge the positive impact that pets have on our lives. The affection we receive from our furry pals does more than put a smile on our faces—it also benefits us physically and psychologically. Here […]
Recognizing and Recovering from Body Image Disorder
Almost everyone has some self-image issues. Maybe you feel your thighs are too big, your hair is too frizzy, your waist isn’t small enough, or your muscles have no definition. In our culture that seems fixated on appearances, it can be hard to love your body and easy to find fault with it. But for […]
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