Children should not be denied help in treating eating disorders on the basis of their body mass index (BMI), the NHS says.
When people picture someone with an eating disorder, many think of a thin teenage girl with anorexia nervosa. This stereotype ...
Eating disorders affect nearly 10 percent of the U.S. population and are responsible for approximately 10,200 deaths each year, making them among the deadliest mental health conditions. These serious ...
For many people, the holidays are a time for celebration, family gatherings and festive meals. But for individuals recovering from an eating disorder or coping with body image concerns, this season ...
Many mental disorders are dangerous illnesses that can have severe consequences, even death. For example, major depression, bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder have all been linked to ...
You may not have heard of orthorexia, but you’ve probably seen it. It’s an eating disorder that’s characterized as an obsession with only consuming “healthy” foods—and it’s on the rise, says Sadi Fox, ...