Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect millions of people across the country. Yet stigma, misinformation, and outdated stereotypes continue to cloud public understanding of ...

Recovery typically focuses on a checklist of clinical symptoms. But a new study shows we may be missing what’s most important ...

Why are eating disorders often misunderstood? Many struggle, few are diagnosed: The reality of eating disorders ...

This post was co-authored by Taylor Alves and Robert T. Muller, Ph.D. The hospitalization rates for young men with eating disorders increased by an astonishing 416% from 2000 to 2019. Despite this ...

Eating disorders affect millions, yet stigma and misunderstanding often delay help. They can start young, escalate quickly, and cause lasting harm to both body and mind. Recognizing early signs and ...

Researchers have identified many different causes for eating disorders, ranging from genetic risk factors to the culture a person grows up in. However, no single factor causes all eating disorders.

Eating disorders affect people of all races and ethnicities. However, barriers to healthcare may prevent some racial and ethnic groups from receiving accurate diagnoses and treatment. Eating disorders ...

While the concept of eating disorders has become more broadly discussed over the last few years, less is understood about the psychology behind them — namely, what is happening inside the brain of a ...