Research shows that children and adolescents are struggling with body image. Luckily, early intervention techniques can help you and your kids develop a healthy relationship with their bodies and with...
The rate of eating disorders among children under 12 has increased by 119% since 2020. Anorexia is the third most common chronic disorder among kids, behind asthma and obesity. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains what could be causing this increase and how to identify the most common red flags of potential eating disorders. She also talks about what steps can be taken to help your child get the care they need.
Los adolescentes suelen tener fuertes reacciones emocionales acompañadas de sentimientos de frustración, agobio, mal humor, cansancio y enfado. Como padre, ¿cómo puede saber si los factores de estrés físico y...
Teenagers often have strong emotional reactions accompanied by feelings of being frustrated, overwhelmed, moody, tired, and angry. As a parent, how can you tell if physical and psychological stressors have...
At any given time, eating disorders affect millions of people of every age, race, size, gender identity, sexual orientation, and background. Kristin Francis, MD, a psychiatrist at Huntsman Mental Health...
While there are no clear answers as to what causes eating disorders, they can cause serious and potentially dangerous health problems with your child. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner discusses how your child’s physical and mental health can be impacted by an eating disorder and the best ways to get treatment.
In the United States, 1 out of 100 teenagers will struggle with an eating disorder. If your child is starting to develop one of these disorders, it’s important to get professional help. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner explains what exactly an eating disorder is and some of the common signs you should be looking for as a parent.
While difficult to navigate at the best of times, these disorders are an even heavier burden during the holiday season, a time that should be enjoyed, not endured.
What you eat (or don’t eat) can have an impact on your oral health. Acidic foods and sugar free sodas wear the teeth down faster than most foods, and forcing yourself to throw up can be devastating for your pearly whites. In this podcast Dr. Kirtly Jones talks with Dr. Lea Erickson about the impacts of eating disorders on your teeth and signs of eating disorders in children, friends and loved ones.
Eating disorders often start with the best of intentions — a quest to be fit and healthy— but when health goals morph into obsession, entire lives can spiral out of...
Binge Eating Disorder is a disruptive condition characterized by repeated binge/purge cycles. Psychiatrist Jason Hunziker explains why the condition and other eating disorders may be a symptom of a deeper underlying mental disorder. Prompt, effective treatment of the mental disorder can help to avert long-term physical problems often associated with obesity.
30 million Americans suffer from an eating disorder at some time in their life – and those are just the reported cases. Nick Galli, Ph.D., from the University of Utah’s Department of Health Promotion and Education, discusses the signs and symptoms that define an eating disorder and why so many people suffer from one. He also talks about the factors that can cause eating disorders and ways to prevent a bad eating habit from becoming an eating disorder.
You’re recovering from an eating disorder. Life is good and you’re getting healthier. The question now is, can a relapse happen and what might trigger it? Nick Galli from the University of Utah’s Department of Health Promotion and Education talks about the things to do, or not do, on the road to recovery from an eating disorder. He also discusses treatments for relapses and whether or not a full recovery is even possible.
One out of 100 women have struggled with anorexia at some point in their life. Anorexia is a mental illnesses, and the physical effects are the symptoms. Dr. Jason Hunziker talks about the eating disorder, its relationship with food, and exactly why it’s classified as a mental illness. He also discusses the health side-effects and treatments for anorexia.
You might not have an eating disorder, but chances are, you probably know someone who does. The saying is, “Everyone knows somebody with an eating disorder.” Nick Galli from the University of Utah’s Department of Health Promotion and Education tells you how to identify an eating disorder in someone else and what help you can offer. He also talks about how to help someone with an eating disorder if they don’t want your help to begin with.
