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Connections Between ADHD & Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

We often think of mental illnesses in exclusive terms, or their diagnosis as absolute. In reality, that’s far from the case. It is not infrequent for one mental health condition [...]
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Food Anxiety and Social Events

Throughout human history, large meals have been an integral part of all kinds of occasions. And today, everything from birthday parties to holidays, weddings, date nights, and professional events may [...]
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How Do I Know if I Need Help for Chewing and Spitting Disorder?

Some people will chew food and spit it out before swallowing, as a way to manage weight. But while the practice sounds like a way to have it all—and is [...]
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How Genetic Variation May Impact Antidepressant Efficacy in Eating Disorder Treatment

DNA Strand of Genetic Variation Impact on Eating Disorder Treatment

Sponsored By: The Laureate Eating Disorders Program Understanding the role of dietary deficiencies and genetic variation impact on the efficacy of medication can be an effective tool when treatment planning with [...]
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PTSD and Bulimia: Relational Statistics & Trends

Bulimia and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) frequently occur together, primarily when a stressful or traumatic event occurs. Reactions can be overwhelming, and cause distress to the point of emotional impairment, dysfunction [...]
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Processing Emotions and Learning to Tolerate Painful Feelings

Tolerating uncomfortable emotions can be difficult at times. It is about being able to identify feelings, process them, and coping with them as they arise. Often our society teaches us [...]
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The Fat CEO: Why Many in Leadership Roles Are Comfort Eating

Man taking note on Prevalence & Features of Eating Disorders in Males

Overwhelming stress and pressure seem to be ingrained in the American lifestyle. In fact, in 2015, the American Psychological Association found that the majority of Americans report moderate or high [...]
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ADHD and Eating Disorders: Statistics & Trends

Eating disorders [EDs] commonly occur with other mental illnesses, one of those being Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Both of these disorders present significant public health issues, particularly in regard to children and [...]
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Orthorexia and Anorexia: Comparison and Correlation, Part I

Orthorexia Nervosa (ON) is a reasonably new eating disorder that is becoming more common and more well-known. Many compare this disorder to Anorexia Nervosa (AN) as they have a few [...]
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Eating Disorder Personality Traits? Flexibility & Creativity

Eating disorders are mental health disorders that affect all areas of the mind and body. Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder are the three types of most common [...]
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