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Building Teen Self-Esteem: Beyond Looks

A self-esteem guide for teens on seeing yourself clearly, and appreciating the you within.

November 19, 2025
The Impact of Diet and Fitness Apps on Mental Health
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Are Diet and Fitness Apps Harming Your Mental Health?

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

August 6, 2025
What the Science Says about Benefits and Drawbacks of Social Media on Mental Health
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Social Media’s Impact on Mental Health: A Podcast Conversation

A deeper look at the research on social media and wellbeing.

February 10, 2025
Enhancing eating disorders education across medicine, nursing, nutrition, and social work.
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Can an Online Training Program Help Prepare Healthcare Students to Work with Eating Disorders?

Results from a program evaluation study of PreparED.

November 6, 2024
Using behavior therapy hacks to improve attention and focus away from your smartphone.
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Combatting Phubbing: 3 Practical Strategies

How a behaviorist changes her own behavior.

January 3, 2024
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Impact of COVID-19 on Eating Disorders: Key Insights

One year ago we first wrote about COVID-19’s impact on eating disorders - what have we learned since then?

March 29, 2021
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Getting a Read on the Mental Health App Landscape

Written by Marley Storch and Avigayil Shapiro.

July 24, 2019
Research

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.

January 19, 2018
Helpful Strategies for All

“There’s an app for that.” 21st Century Tools for Behavior Change

If you’ve tried to alter behavior, then you know how hard it can be. Electronic tools may help but deserve thoughtful consideration.

April 16, 2014
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