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Helping People with Eating Disorders Through Meals and Snacks
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Eating with Disorders: Supporting Loved Ones at Mealtime

When you eat with someone who has an eating disorder, the two of you are never alone. Here are some strategies to make mealtime just a little easier.

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Scientific Research and Eating Disorder Treatment
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Welcome to NYSPI: Our History and Mission

Who we are and what we do.

Habits and Eating Disorder Severity
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Habit Strength and Eating Behavior

When it comes to eating, are we all “creatures of habit?”

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An Attitude of Gratitude: Benefits of Giving Thanks

How gratitude could be the first gift you receive this holiday season.

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‘Tis the Season to be Mindful

5 strategies to curb binge eating during the holidays.

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Burden of disease and eating disorders
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The Burden of Eating Disorders: Insights and Data

The hidden costs of eating disorders revealed by global public health science.

October 8, 2025
Parenting through an Eating Disorder
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Call It as You See It: Advice to Parents about Eating Disorders

Your child has an eating disorder, and perhaps they’ve come to ask for your help. Or maybe not.

October 8, 2025
Positive Parenting
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Catch Them Being Good! Positive Parenting Moves for Kids’ Mental Health

The many benefits of warmth in parenting.

September 26, 2025
Secretive Eating Parenting Tips
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Understanding Secretive Eating in Kids and Teens

Hoping no one walks in? Eating in secret may be a signal of a range psychological issues in children and teens.

September 21, 2025
Co-occurring autism and eating disorders
Families and Young Adults

Autism and Eating Disorders: Understanding Potential Connections

Written by Marley Kamin.
Exploring shared traits and treatment implications of co-occurring autism spectrum disorder and eating disorders.

August 27, 2025
The Impact of Diet and Fitness Apps on Mental Health
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The Impact of Diet and Fitness Apps on Mental Health

Written by Stella Hatch. New evidence that for some, they do more harm than good.

August 6, 2025
Longterm Follow-Up Information from the Keys' Minnesota Starvation Study
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What can we learn about eating disorders from a nearly 100 year old starvation study?

An update from the 1945 Minnesota Semi-Starvation Experiment.

May 14, 2025
Separating from unhelpful thoughts using principles of acceptance and commitment therapy.
Helpful Strategies for All

Same Old Story? Use Cognitive Defusion to Turn the Page

A strategy to separate from unhelpful thoughts.

April 7, 2025
Reward systems in the brain, food choice, and anorexia nervosa
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The Neurobiology of Anorexia Nervosa: A Podcast Conversation

Dr. Caitlin Lloyd discusses links between brain and behavior in teens with anorexia nervosa.

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Eating Disorders Research Review Podcast
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Eating Disorders, JAMA Review: A Podcast Conversation

Evelyn Attia, MD, and Timothy Walsh, MD, speak with JAMA Deputy Editor Kristin Walter, MD, MS, all about eating disorders.

March 7, 2025
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