Omarpreet Kaur M.A., LMFT on May 10, 2023 in Desi Families in an American World

What we tell our daughters about their bodies matters. Here are seven ways to raise a daughter with a healthy body image.

Andrea Wachter LMFT on May 9, 2023 in The Relatable Therapist

Shift your focus from weight loss to hate loss. It’s a game-changer.

Melinda Karth M.S., M.A. on May 8, 2023 in The Neuroscience of Eating Disorders

Recent research suggests that hormone therapy doesn't just improve transgender individuals' psychological health. It can also reduce eating disorder symptoms in this population.

Odessa S. Hamilton MSc, MBPsS, FRSPH on May 7, 2023 in The Bridge

We can be biologically, psychologically, and socially shaped toward a lifelong vulnerability to mental illness by childhood violence, abuse, neglect, indifference, and insecurity.

Gia Marson, Ed.D., and Danielle Keenan-Miller, Ph.D. on May 4, 2023 in The Binge Eating Prevention Plan

Struggling with an eating disorder and unsure of how to treat it? Learn more about the role ADHD can play in treatment, as well as tips that may help.

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on April 27, 2023 in MeaningFULL

We don’t yet know a lot of the long-term effects of these shots when used for weight loss instead of diabetes management.

Melinda Karth M.S., M.A. on April 21, 2023 in The Neuroscience of Eating Disorders

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can contribute to eating disorder development. Physicians, therefore, need to rethink recommending weight loss during PCOS treatment.

Morgan Blair MA, LPC on April 18, 2023 in Eating Disorders Among Gender-Expansive and Neurodivergent Individuals

Research shows a strong correlation between sexual abuse and the development of anorexia. Learn about how this eating disorder may present among survivors.

Kari Anderson DBH, LPC, CEDS-S on April 14, 2023 in Food, Body, Love

Personal Perspective: "The Whale" accurately depicts the loss of hope that many binge eaters experience.

Elena Mikalsen Ph.D. on April 13, 2023 in Ask a Child Psychologist

Use family meal times to relax and talk to your children; teach them about body positivity and good nutrition.

Pernille Bülow Ph.D. on April 11, 2023 in Your Brain on Body Dysmorphia

Exercise is often prohibited during eating disorder treatment, but research suggests it may help. Here's how exercise can help leave an eating disorder behind.

Gia Marson, Ed.D., and Danielle Keenan-Miller, Ph.D. on April 11, 2023 in The Binge Eating Prevention Plan

Is your gut health bringing down your mood? Or, is your mood dysregulating your gut health? Learn how even small changes can benefit the bidirectional gut–brain axis.

Andrea Wachter LMFT on April 5, 2023 in The Relatable Therapist

A Personal Perspective: Tired of criticizing your body? Try some appreciation. Your body will thank you.

Melinda Karth M.S., M.A. on April 1, 2023 in The Neuroscience of Eating Disorders

Semaglutide, a diabetes drug, has been called a weight-loss miracle. But will it work for everyone? And what are its side effects?

Amelia R Sherry MPH, RD, CDN, CDCES on March 31, 2023 in Positive Food Parenting

Is figuring out the best way to feed your child taking a toll on your marriage? Thinking about these three things can make it easier.

Deborah J. Cohan, Ph.D. on March 27, 2023 in Social Lights

The current explosion in the popularity of charcuterie boards leads us to consider what lies beneath the surface of this phenomenon. What is it that we are truly hungry for?

Carolyn C. Ross M.D., M.P.H. on March 7, 2023 in Real Healing

Individuals who were raised in a home where parents invalidated their views or feelings are more likely to binge and purge or have other disordered eating behaviors.

Gia Marson, Ed.D., and Danielle Keenan-Miller, Ph.D. on March 5, 2023 in The Binge Eating Prevention Plan

Attachment styles may hold some keys to people's eating habits, body image, and ability to heal from an eating disorder. Studies suggest a substantial link.

Danielle P Burton M.D. on March 4, 2023 in To the Pointe

Personal Perspective: Is the AAP lighting a match for eating disorders?

Cortney S. Warren PhD, ABPP on February 27, 2023 in Naked Truth

Struggling to love your body in the bedroom? Here are five tips to enhance your sexuality-related body image.

Andrea Rosenhaft LCSW-R on February 27, 2023 in From Both Sides of the Couch

Personal Perspective: Please, please don’t start.

Karyn Hall Ph.D. on February 26, 2023 in Pieces of Mind

Has treatment for binge eating not worked for you? Perhaps transdiagnostic treatment is indicated.

Melissa Gerson LCSW on February 20, 2023 in The Road to Recovery

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released concerning new guidelines for the care of higher-weight children. Is surgery or drug intervention really the answer for kids?

Melinda Karth M.S., M.A. on February 14, 2023 in The Neuroscience of Eating Disorders

Recovering from anorexia is challenging, making relapse common. Could uridine, a dietary supplement involved in protein creation, improve treatment outcomes?

Edward Abramson Ph.D. on February 12, 2023 in It's Not Just Baby Fat!

When you eat between meals, what do you call it? The name may affect the amount you eat.

Kimberly Dennis MD, CEDS on February 11, 2023 in Live Free

In January, the AAP published its “Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Obesity,” calling for a more aggressive approach.

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on February 10, 2023 in MeaningFULL

How can someone who is not thin have anorexia nervosa?

Marina Harris Ph.D. on February 9, 2023 in Letters From Your Therapist

Once eating disorder symptoms start, it's a slippery slope.

Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D. on February 6, 2023 in Use Your Brain

Atypical anorexia is insidious, life-threatening, and likely far more common than we realize. Here's the latest.

Rodney Luster Ph.D. on February 6, 2023 in More Than a Feeling

A new year and goals for healthier eating? Many lose motivation along the way as fad dieting and harsh workouts become the extremes. You might be surprised how psychology can help.