Marisa Crane

Bupropion, also sold under the brand names Zyban and Wellbutrin, is an antidepressant medication. It is...

If you’re considering taking zonisamide for weight loss or you already do, you’ll want to know the physical...

England recently passed a policy requiring all restaurants, cafes, and takeaways...

With so many eating disorder treatment programs available today, both...

In a world that's long been deeply influenced by the ideals of diet culture, people with certain body...

If you or a loved one has experienced bulimia nervosa (BN), it is important to be aware of the long-term...

Topiramate, also sold under the brand name Topamax, is a prescription anticonvulsant medication used to...

Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) was approved in 2022 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating type 2...

Fatphobia and weight stigma are insidious forces in our society. They are responsible for many harmful...

Parenting can be challenging—physically, mentally, and emotionally. You want to give your children the...

School is one of the primary places where children can learn about healthy eating, as well as where they...

Belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community can be a source of pride and strength for many people. At the same time...

Semaglutide, also sold under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, is an injectable medication prescribed to...

Perfectionism is a trait many people can have and is associated with eating disorders. And often...

Phentermine is the generic name for the prescription drug sold under the brand names Adipex-P and Lomaira...

Most people know about eating disorders like anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), and binge eating...

Loss and grief affect us in profound ways and can lead to emotional eating. Whether you’ve lost a loved...

Eating disorders are treatable conditions that people can fully recover from if they get help...

October is National Depression Awareness Month in the United States, with National Depression Screening Day...

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy, or talk-based therapy, used to treat a...

Naltrexone, a medication prescribed to treat opioid and alcohol use disorder, is sometimes used for weight...

Weight-based discrimination and fatphobia are incredibly prevalent in medical settings. Many healthcare...

Metformin is a medication prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes by managing blood sugar levels. However...

When people think of traumatic events, they likely think of a one-time terrifying or disturbing event, such...

While all eating disorders are serious mental health conditions, eating disorder symptoms may present at...

Over the last few decades, several headlines have claimed that “obesity” has increased nearly threefold in...

For many transgender and non-binary people, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is gender-affirming and...

Eating disorders affect people of all genders, sexual orientations, races, cultures, weights, sizes, and...

Eating disorders are highly complex conditions stemming from a combination of psychological, biological...

Eating disorder treatment often requires that your child take time away from school in order to...

Eating disorders can be incredibly isolating and lonely, characterized by social withdrawal and persistent...

Eating disorder treatment tends to mirror society in many ways, including the history and prevalence of...

Although some people find hope, acceptance, and empowerment within the body positive movement...

Eating disorder behaviors are often characterized by profound shame, guilt, and isolation. Eating disorder...

The LGBTQ+ community, much like the rest of our Western society, is rife with anti...

There’s nothing inherently bad or wrong about the word “fat.” It’s simply an adjective, just like other...

Fatphobia and weight stigma are unfortunately rampant in among gay men, in...

The morning-after pill is an emergency contraception that can be taken up to three to five days after sex...

Exposure therapy is a type of therapy used to treat eating disorders, phobias, and anxiety. It is typically...

Family therapy, sometimes called family-based therapy (FBT), is an umbrella term for a group of therapy...

Experiential therapy is a form of insight-driven or action-based therapy that immerses a patient in an...

Emotion-focused therapy (EFT), sometimes called emotionally-focused therapy, is a type of therapy that...

There's a widespread misconception that eating disorders like anorexia nervosa (AN), binge eating disorder...

Once thought of primarily as social diseases, eating disorders are now much better understood, with...

It is a common misconception that eating disorders like anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), and...

Eating disorders like binge eating disorder (BED), anorexia nervosa (AN), and bulimia nervosa (BN), can be...

Eating disorder recovery is an incredibly personal and vulnerable journey, and everyone’s process may look...

When it comes to choosing an eating disorder treatment program, people’s specific needs may vary. A program...

The “obesity paradox” is not only a fatphobic and stigmatizing term, but it’s also misleading since...

Toxic diet culture is a pervasive and insidious influence on our lives. Many people may recognize its...

Diethylpropion (Tepanil, Tenuate) is a prescription appetite suppressant. Taking a “diet pill” like...

Diabetes and eating disorders are both serious conditions that can negatively affect a person’s physical...

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a popular therapeutic approach for many different mental health...

A new study published by the Journal of Eating Disorders has found a connection between "cheat meals"...

Loving how your body looks can feel difficult or impossible when living in a cultural environment where...

Let’s face it—diet culture is everywhere, from food labels and advertisements to TV and social media...

Summer is right around the corner, which for many people means hitting the beach and pool scene and going...

Group therapy, sometimes called group psychotherapy, is not a specific type of therapy but rather a term to...

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a serious eating disorder involving severe caloric restriction...

Many people are familiar with eating disorders like anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), and binge...

An eating disorder can put stress on our relationships, but relationships can also...

Eating disorder recovery is full of ups and downs, successes and setbacks, and...

We live in a culture where diet culture is pervasive. We talk about what, when, where, why, and how we eat or don’t eat, as well as weight and our bodies. Not to mention how exercise or movement permeates our everyday conversations with friends, partners, co-workers, family members, and even strangers. Whether you’re in recovery from an eating disorder or are simply trying to embrace body positivity or body neutrality, dealing with conversations related to weight, dieting, appearance, and physical activity can feel stressful and isolating–not to mention actually harmful to your well-being and exacerbating mental health issues.

Whether for business or pleasure, near or far and for long or short stays, nearly everyone will travel at...

Returning home after an eating disorder treatment program can feel...

If you have a loved one in your life who’s queer or trans, it’s important to be supportive and respectful...