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BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont’s first intensive outpatient eating disorder treatment center opens next week. The Kahm Center for Eating Disorders in Burlington comes after years of families and providers pushing for a local treatment center. As part of a special report, Cat Viglienzoni spoke with a mother who says having care close to home could potentially have saved her and her daughter months of suffering.“We had an incredibly long journey,” said Alli Campbell, whose daughter, Kaia, began struggling with an eating disorder back in 2021.The 15-year-old broke her hip and Campbell says it triggered the condition in the athletic…
Introduction Binge eating disorder (discrete rapid consumption of objectively large amounts of food associated with loss of control and distress without compensatory behaviors) became a formally recognized autonomous eating disorder diagnosis with the publication of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-V) in 2013 (1). It was previously classified in the DSM-IV as eating disorder not otherwise specified (ED-NOS) (2). While research and literature on binge eating disorder have been growing, historically there has been greater understanding and awareness of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, and less so of binge eating disorder. However, the literature continues…
For some, after a loved one is diagnosed with an eating disorder, they do not know where to turn. They may ask what does my loved one need? Do they need to be hospitalized or to go away to a program? Is it sufficient that they meet with a licensed therapist once a week? Do they need 24-hour supervision? Is meal support helpful? In this blog I’ll review the multiple different levels of care in eating disorder recovery treatment, to help give you information to make the best level of care decision for you or a loved one. Eating disorders…
Source: Photo by Crjs452/Creative Commons An increasing number of Americans have emotional support animals and psychiatric service dogs to help them cope with psychological problems. But confusion over the legal status of these different kinds of assistance animals can lead to problems. Take, for example, an incident I witnessed at Bear Lake not far from my house. article continues after advertisement The two-mile trail around the lake, which is owned by the Bear Lake Commission, is popular with joggers and walkers. While the lake is private, the commission allows the public to run or walk along the path around the…
Topline Although binge eating disorder affects millions of Americans—considerably more than bulimia or anorexia—very few seek treatment, though updated assessment and treatment guidelines aim to fix that. Knife and fork tied with measuring tape, concept of strict food restrictions.getty Key Facts Binge eating disorder (BED) is characterized as eating large amounts of food in a short period of time to the point where the feeling of control is lost—feelings of shame and regret following an episode may arise as well. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, BED is the most common eating disorder in…
Autism and Eating Disorders from our friends at The Emily Program Note: In this blog, we use identity-first language (e.g., “an autistic individual”) to reflect the preferences of self-advocates who embrace autism as an identity category – a diverse way of perceiving and interacting with the world (Taboas et al., 2022; Bury et al., 2020). However, we recognize that preferences for this language vary; whenever possible, please ask an individual what they prefer. Living with and treating an eating disorder may be complicated by the presence of a co-occurring condition, particularly when the condition shares characteristics with an eating disorder. One such…
Giada De Laurentiis is parting ways with the Food Network. After 21 years as a host and chef personality at the network, she will no longer collaborate on new projects there, and instead signed a multi-year deal for unscripted series production with Amazon Studios. Deadline was the first to report the news of her new deal. In an exclusive statement, a Food Network spokesperson confirms the news to PEOPLE. “Giada De Laurentiis is culinary royalty, someone who has taught audiences how to properly pronounce every cut of pasta imaginable for nearly two decades. Food Network will always be proud of…
By Kassie C. Why are we all so scared of the idea of being lost? I think a lot of the feelings around being lost come from comparison to other people or comparison to where we think we are supposed to be. A common understanding of feeling lost is being found and we define that when we have a path, a destination, a final point. Personally, I don’t think growth works like that. And when it does, I feel like it may be at the expense of part of our soul. When it comes to feeling like we are on…
Measuring Our Emotional Vulnerability The Doomsday Clock, established in 1947 by atomic scientists at the University of Chicago, is a symbol representing the world’s vulnerability: “The Clock has become a universally recognized indicator of the world’s vulnerability to global catastrophe caused by manmade technologies.” Bulletin of Atomic Scientists Sadly, the bad news is: “The Clock now stands at 90 seconds to midnight—the closest to global catastrophe it has ever been.” (January 24, 2023) The scientists warn for: “A time of unprecedented danger: It is 90 seconds to midnight,” Johannes Plenio/Unsplash No wonder so many people feel emotionally disturbed and unbalanced.…
Measuring Our Emotional Vulnerability The Doomsday Clock, established in 1947 by atomic scientists at the University of Chicago, is a symbol representing the world’s vulnerability: “The Clock has become a universally recognized indicator of the world’s vulnerability to global catastrophe caused by manmade technologies.” Bulletin of Atomic Scientists Sadly, the bad news is: “The Clock now stands at 90 seconds to midnight—the closest to global catastrophe it has ever been.” (January 24, 2023) The scientists warn for: “A time of unprecedented danger: It is 90 seconds to midnight,” Johannes Plenio/Unsplash No wonder so many people feel emotionally disturbed and unbalanced.…