What Is Atypical Anorexia Nervosa?

Atypical anorexia nervosa is a less well known type of anorexia, and in this case, the person is not noticeably thin. As a result, the eating disorder often goes unnoticed. In her article, Caroline Miller discusses the symptoms, treatment methods, and takeaways for atypical anorexia. With the increasing number of atypical anorexia nervosa patients, clinicians…

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Eating Disorders on the Rise in Teens

As the pandemic continues to create a severe strain on medical systems nation-wide, eating disorder cases have also unfortunately seen a sharp increase. This is particularly true among the teenage population whose social isolation and added reliance on electronic screens have created an environment where all types of eating disorders may thrive. KQED recently published…

Men of F.E.A.S.T. – A New Type of Support Service

F.E.A.S.T. (Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment for Eating Disorders) started a unique virtual support service this year called Men of F.E.A.S.T. and is quickly gaining traction. Designed for the male audience, its objective is to empower and educate those who have loved ones, friends, and colleagues with eating disorders in becoming more effective in caregiving.…

Wall Street Journal: Pinterest Bans Weight-Loss Ads

Pinterest Inc. said it will ban advertisements with weight-loss language and imagery on its platform, as the company joins a broader body-positivity movement. Kimberly Chin writes about how the image-sharing platform will bar language and imagery that idealizes or denigrates certain body types. Read the article here. If you or someone you know is struggling with an…

Athletes and Eating Disorder Recovery

By Carly Reid, former UCLA Swimmer and Eating Disorder Advocate. It isn’t a surprise that athletes have extremely competitive tendencies. We will go the extra mile, hour, or training session to get better. Because of this, athletes who develop eating disorders often go unnoticed as their behaviors resemble a determination to get better at their…

Summer 2021 Newsletter

In our latest issue of our Friends and Family newsletter, Board Member Cindy McCalmont gives an impassioned statement about her recovery journey, winners of our Be-You-Tiful writing contest are announced, and we celebrate Nancy Boyle’s Junior League Crystal Bowl Award. Read more about these stories and other topics of interest by clicking here. Never miss…