I’m honored to have been interviewed for this exclusive piece with the online women’s magazine The List (link below). If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, reach out. We’re here to help. https://www.thelist.com/970444/experts-explain-what-it-really-means-when-you-have-anorexia-nervosa-exclusive/
October marks National Bullying Awareness Month, and as a clinician working with clients struggling with eating disorders, I see the effects of bullying every day. Bullying causes its victims to feel insecure about themselves, and the long-term effects can be devastating. The girl bullied at 15 for being “fat” at 15 can end up at …
Photo by Ayyub Yahaya from Pexels Every September, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) commemorates national Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. As the pandemic and the isolation it has created for so many people continues to disrupt normal day-to-day life, it’s especially important to discuss this vital topic. Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 2021 Suicide affects Americans of all …
As summer comes to a close, school is right around the corner. The stress of changes in routine, like going back to school, can often trigger people suffering with eating disorders. If you suspect a friend or family member may be struggling, here are a few common eating disorder signs to look out for. The …
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Today marks the 13th celebration of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. The holiday is meant to improve access to mental health services and promote public awareness of mental illness among minorities. It’s important that the mental health community take this month to reflect on ways we can better serve all people. Minorities Face Unique …
Last month, the Centers for Disease Control announced that vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks or physically distance. Life, like it was in the Before Times, is about to resume. If that idea fills you with dread, you’re not alone. Pandemic re-entry anxiety is real, so here are five tips to help you …
It’s hard to believe we’ve been quarantining for well over a year. Five months into 2021 — and the end of the pandemic in sight — May is a great time to reassess your goals for 2021 and to prepare for life after covid. How to Reassess Your Goals (Oh, and what are goals again?) …
Today may be April Fool’s Day, but it’s no joke: healthy sleep habits can affect your entire well being. To set your internal clock to “healthy,” follow these five tips for a good night’s rest. Healthy Sleep Habits and Daylight Savings Now that much of the world is on Daylight Savings Time, the clock has …
Last week I stumbled on a wonderful resource from Stamp Out Stigma, an initiative spearheaded by the Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness. Their 2021 National Mental Health Observances calendar reminded me how important it is that we celebrate and care for our mental health each and every day. Mental Health During the Pandemic This reminder …
February marks National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (Feburary 22-28 of 2021), and it couldn’t come at a more important time. As the pandemic rages on, our habits with group eating have been wildly disrupted. Triggers for eating disorders–including on social media–are everywhere. Eating Disorders During the Pandemic As an eating disorder specialist affiliated with UCLA, …
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