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Eating Disorders and Comorbidity: What Else Is Going On? March 17, 2017 . 3 Comments
Editor’s note: SooMi Lee-Samuel, MD, MA, is the medical director of Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center in Lemont, Illinois. She will present her GoodTherapy.org webinar, titled Identifying ... Read More
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When Clients Access Mental Health Records, and Other News March 3, 2017 . 4 Comments
People are generally entitled to access their medical records, including progress notes made by mental health providers to document the progress of treatment. Increased use of online progress ... Read More
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Do I Have an Eating Disorder? When Food Causes Distress February 21, 2017 . 5 Comments
For many of us, food is a source of comfort. We tend to feel good when we are eating, especially when we are eating food that is both filling and emotionally satisfying. Many of our fondest ... Read More
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Who Could Have an Eating Disorder? Short Answer: Anyone February 10, 2017 . 12 Comments
Many people harbor erroneous beliefs about eating and food issues—beliefs that may be encouraged by stereotypes frequently seen in modern media. Some might believe, for example, that ... Read More
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The Connection Between Lutein and Crystallized Intelligence January 20, 2017 . 8 Comments
You’ve heard a lot over the years about the importance of a well-balanced diet for good overall health. And as you may already know, diets that are largely plant-based and consist mainly ... Read More
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Rising Suicide Rates Among Children, and Other News November 11, 2016 . 3 Comments
Children ages 10-14 are now as likely to die from suicide as they are from traffic accidents, according to new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Suicide ... Read More
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Pregnancy Loss Can Trigger PTSD, and Other News November 4, 2016 . 2 Comments
Miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies can trigger posttraumatic stress (PTSD), according to a study published in BMJ Open. According to the American Pregnancy Association, 10-25% of clinically ... Read More
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Am I Nuts for Wanting Liposuction? September 30, 2016 . 4 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I’ve been overweight my entire life. I’m now in my 30s and in the “obese” category, and I hate feeling like fat holds me back from having the ... Read More
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Holistic Food Counseling: Are Your Meals Affecting Your Mood? July 12, 2016 . 8 Comments
As more mental health practitioners embrace a holistic view of wellness, the role of food and diet is gaining more attention. Numerous studies show a link between healthier diets and lower ... Read More
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Despite Agreement, Still Marketing Unhealthy Food to Kids July 11, 2016 . 5 Comments
Measures to reduce the impact of marketing unhealthy food to children continue to fall short of World Health Organization (WHO) goals, according to a paper published in the Bulletin of ... Read More
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Congress Passes Mental Health Legislation, and Other News July 8, 2016 . 5 Comments
The U.S. Congress explored two pieces of mental health legislation this week. On Wednesday, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed Rep. Tim Murphy’s, R-Pa., Helping Families ... Read More
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Do You Eat to Soothe? Breaking Free of Emotion-Driven Eating July 6, 2016 . 9 Comments
Have you ever felt that your eating wasn’t due to hunger? Perhaps you felt an urge or craving that came “out of the blue”? One of the most common reasons for cravings, compulsive ... Read More