Body Positive Books for Children
Since children are impressionable, it is important to consider the messages that they may be receiving via books and movies. In a couple of our previous posts, we have noted […]
Category Archives: Spotlight
The Importance of Genetics in Eating Disorders – Part 2: The Genetics of Eating Disorders
BY: Jessica Baker, PhD DATE: October 31, 2016 Hopefully you read Part 1 of this blog series, Overview of Genetics and Genetic Research Methods, which provided a basic introduction to […]
Intermittent Fasting: A fast track to disordered eating?
BY: Elisa Klein, MSW, MPH, LCSWA DATE: October 26, 2016 Just recently, Jewish people around the world celebrated the holiday of Yom Kippur, or day of repentance. This solemn holiday […]
The Importance of Genetics in Eating Disorders – Part 1: Overview of Genetics and Genetic Research Methods
BY: Melissa Munn-Chernoff, PhD DATE: October 19, 2016 Genetics. This term is often used in psychiatry and discussed in the media, yet I have found in my 15+ years of […]
Suicide and Binge-Eating Disorder
BY: Melissa Munn-Chernoff, PhD DATE: September 29, 2016 This September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide is the third leading cause of death in young adults1 and is common […]
Weight Stigma Awareness Week 2016
BY: Christine Peat, PhD DATE: September 27, 2016 The dominant culture in the United States has become increasingly weight-focused. Women and men are inundated on a daily basis with commercials […]
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