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An Unseen Problem: Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified

3/21/2020

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EDNOS is an acronym for Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified. According to NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association), it is now referred to as OSFED (Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorders). To understand this 'unseen problem' better, the guest blogger of the following article describes a first-person experience of life with an eating disorder which highlights the importance of reaching out and accepting support and treatment along the way. #eatingdisorders #EDNOS #mentalhealth #blog
|A mental health topic that is not often be talked about in every life, but that impacts a huge percentage of the population around the world, relates to an  individuals relationship with food that is interconnected with self-esteem and body image. It is estimated that 20 million women and 10 million men in the USA will experience an eating disorder during their lifetime.

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Navigating the Mind-Field: How to Help Your Teen Defuse Mental Health Struggles

1/6/2019

 
The teen years are difficult for everyone, but adolescence also marks the onset of many mental health disorders. It's possible you may mistake your teen's outbursts or withdrawn nature as
|The teen years are difficult for everyone, but adolescence also marks the onset of many mental health disorders. It's possible you may mistake your teen's outbursts or withdrawn nature as "just being a teen", but sometimes, these behaviors can actually indicate a deeper issue. If you've noticed your teenager is struggling with their mental health, here's how to help. 

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Suffering from an Eating Disorder? 5 Initial Steps to Take on the Road to Recovery

10/21/2018

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This guest article will share 5 quick, initial steps to take on the road to recovery from an eating disorder. This road can look different for everyone, and can take some time. #eatingdisorders #mentalhealth
​|As previously shared on the blog, eating disorders are extremely serious, yet treatable, mental health disorders "that can affect people of every age, sex, gender, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic group". An estimated 20 million women and 10 million men in the USA will experience an eating disorder during their lifetime.

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Eating Disorders: Treatment, Support & Recovery

7/29/2018

 
In this fifth and final article in a series focusing on eating disorders we will explore the treatment and support options that can help an individual diagnosed with an eating disorder to work towards recovery. We will also discuss the common occurrence of relapse during this process. Also includes a free printable to create a support network! #eatingdisorders #treatment #recovery #relapse
​|In this fifth and final article in a series focusing on eating disorders we will explore the treatment and support options that can help an individual diagnosed with an eating disorder to work towards recovery. We will also discuss the common occurrence of relapse during this process.

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What You Need to Know About Youth & Eating Disorders

7/22/2018

 
Self-esteem and body image issues can impact anyone regardless of their age or gender. This article will explore facts and statistics related to the development of eating disorders in youth and how to help a young person who may be struggling. #eatingdisorder #youth #mentalhealth
|As we have been exploring the topic of eating disorders (EDs) on the blog this month, we have learned that the development of disordered eating and body image or self-esteem issues can impact anyone regardless of their age or gender. This article will focus on youth, which is one of the most at-risk populations that can develop eating disorders.

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The Connection Between Body Image & Self-Esteem

7/15/2018

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The way we feel about ourselves is known as self-esteem, and in this article we will explore how the way we feel about ourselves, including our body-image, can greatly impact on our emotional well-being and can have devastating mental health consequences. #bodyimage #selfesteem #mentalhealth
​|How would you describe yourself and how you feel about yourself to someone you just met? Think about it for a moment.. what are the words or qualities about yourself that you would share with this person?

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3 Types of Eating Disorders

7/8/2018

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Eating disorders are extremely serious, yet treatable, mental health disorders. This is the second article in a series @hleguilloux that will explore three main types of eating disorders including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder. #anorexia #bulimia #eatingdisorders #mentalhealth
​​|Eating Disorders are extremely serious, yet treatable, mental health disorders "that can affect people of every age, sex, gender, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic group". An estimated 20 million women and 10 million men in the USA will experience an eating disorder during their lifetime.

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What is Disordered Eating?

7/1/2018

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This is the first article in a series about eating disorders @hleguilloux - this article will highlight the possible precursors to the development of an eating disorder by exploring the prevalence, behaviours, dangers and help available for disordered eating. #disorderedeating #eatingdisorders #mentalhealth
​|Every single day, many people in the world are struggling with issues related to their eating habits, self-esteem or body-image, or even experiencing the serious consequences of an eating disorder. It can be confusing to understand these concerns and to know when to reach out for more help, and so the focus of the next five articles on the blog will be to demystify these real-life mental health concerns.

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