Recovery from an eating disorder is a unique and worthwhile experience. Those who work hard in their recovery and put in the therapeutic effort to change only ever regret that didn't start their journey earlier. However, focusing on the up side to recovery can give...
Binge-Eating Disorder (BED) is one of the newest official diagnoses listed in the DSM-V - the big reference book of diagnostic criteria used in the US. Specifically, the DSM defines Binge-eating disorder as the presence of "recurrent episodes [of] binge eating that must occur, on...
Obsessions in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health problem that is defined by the presence of Obsessions (the O) and Compulsions (the C). These two unique, but related, symptoms come together to form a pattern of behavior that may look healthy or innocent on...
In the latest edition of the DSM-V-TR, the big book of mental health diagnoses that we use in the US, is a relatively new eating disorder diagnosis. Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), is an eating disorder that is characterized by a very strict, rigid, and...
Going back to school after dealing with a mental health issue can be both an exciting and challenging experience. Whether you’re a student ready to resume your education or a parent supporting a child through this transition, understanding the nuances of managing school while recovering...