Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder characterized by a persistent failure to meet appropriate nutritional and energy needs, leading to significant health and psychosocial impairments. One key aspect often overlooked in ARFID is the role of interoception. Interoception refers to the sense that allows individuals to perceive and understand the internal state of their own bodies.

While every person will experience anxiety throughout their lives, approximately 40 million adults in the U.S., which is about 18.1% of the population aged 18 and older, are affected by an anxiety disorder each year. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorders in the United States, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). Despite being highly treatable, only about 36.9% of those suffering receive treatment. Understanding the difference between everyday anxiety and an anxiety disorder can help you learn how to best support your mental health.

In today’s wellness-driven culture, the quest for a healthier lifestyle is ubiquitous. Social media is saturated with influencers promoting clean eating, and dietary fads emphasizing organic, unprocessed foods are more popular than ever. While adopting healthy eating habits is generally beneficial, there exists a potential pitfall: orthorexia. This lesser-known eating disorder centers around an unhealthy obsession with healthy eating, where the pursuit of dietary purity can lead to significant physical and psychological harm.

This blog post addresses an important and sobering topic that affects many families: the mental health impact of eating disorders on teenagers. When a young person is struggling with an eating disorder the effects extend far beyond physical health. These disorders can profoundly impact a teen's mental and emotional well-being, often leading to significant anxiety, depression, and other psychological challenges.

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In the journey to help your child recover, you must equip yourself with knowledge, patience, and resilience. In this post, we delve deeper into what makes Anorexia such a complex disorder and why it poses significant treatment challenges.

In this blog post, we'll answer some important questions to better understand ARFID and discuss some tips for parents to support children with ARFID.

FBT has shown significant effectiveness in treating eating disorders, particularly in adolescents.

However, what if you find that FBT isn't the right fit for your family? How do you navigate this delicate situation?

FBT is an evidence-based approach that empowers parents to take an active role in their teen's recovery from an eating disorder. There is enough research to indicate that this is a treatment that works, but it is a challenging treatment for parents and teens alike. The following five tips can help you start FBT on the right foot and increase your chance of success.

Learning to cook according to the meal plan is an essential step in Phase Two of FBT.

Eating disorders have become a global health crisis. Learn more about the recent stats and how to seek support if you or a loved one are struggling.

In our latest post, we cover the most recent and relevant research on Family Based Treatment (FBT) for eating disorders and learn what makes it so effective.

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Family Based Treatment (FBT) is currently the front-line treatment for adolescents and young adults with eating disorders in the outpatient setting.

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