Why Seeking Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa is Hard
And what to do about it. A research assistant’s reflections on the challenges of seeking eating disorders treatment.
Latest Entries
What You Need to Know about Family Based Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa
Answers to some commonly asked questions about the treatment approach and what it involves. Continue reading
Our NY Legislators are Listening: Eating Disorders Awareness
The NY State Senate once again provides a proclamation declaring “Eating Disorders Awareness Week,” February 26-March 4, 2018. Continue reading
Can Smartphone Technology Help in the Treatment of Binge Eating?
The latest research on smartphone versus traditional guided self-help for adults with binge eating. Continue reading
Hormones: What They Do and What Happens in Anorexia Nervosa
Written by Mariya Bershad and Laurel Mayer, MD. Hormones influence the way our bodies function, as well as our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Continue reading
NY Times Retro Report Video: Myths & Misperceptions about Eating Disorders
Watch Dr. Attia in a NY Times video on the lines that get blurred between fact and fiction when it comes to eating disorders. Continue reading
GROUP Podcast-“Lord of the Fries: When It’s Not Just Picky Eating”
Dr. Attia and others talk about avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) on GROUP, a podcast about mental health and mental illness. Listen here. Continue reading
When Eating “Clean” Gets Messy
The dark side of dieting “do’s” and “don’ts.” Continue reading
