By: Jessica Ward, MS, RD, CEDRD, Director of Therapeutic Services Can’t you just eat is a common question in today’s society. As a Registered Dietitian, food, and eating are near and dear to my heart! I love being able to work with girls and women to help them heal their relationship with food. However, it…
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One of the most common and tragic problems with eating disorders is that people take a long time to recognize the symptoms. This could be because the symptoms reveal themselves subtly. It could also be because the cultural stigmatization of eating disorders makes people less willing to identify the symptoms. Here at Selah House, we…
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By: Ashley Hemrich, MA, Regional Director of Clinical Partnerships There are many misconceptions regarding eating disorders; one of the most common is that they typically occur in affluent, Caucasian females, between the ages of 18-25. While this population appears to be highly vulnerable for eating disorders, we know eating disorders occur across all demographics. Eating…
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At Selah House, we are blessed to be a part of so many wonderful lives and honored to be part of their recovery. Recently, a client shared these precious words as she prepares to continue her journey. In a place I for so long described as empty and arid and hopeless, I feel like the…
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Did you know that many individuals who have an eating disorder often struggle with a co-occurring mental health condition, such as anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or depression? In fact, eating disorders often develop as coping mechanisms for many of these conditions. Is there a link between eating disorders and other mental health problems? Anorexia Anorexia…
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May is Mental Health Month is a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of good mental health and part of this year’s theme is Animal Companionship. Animals have a proven impact on the quality of life and mental health. Research shows that for individuals receiving treatment for a mental illness, animal interventions help to…
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Today’s woman has to deal without a lot of different health issues ranging from mental health through natal care. As a society, we should all cherish the people who could be or are the mothers of our children. Unfortunately, we don’t always put enough time and resources in addressing the health issues that are important…
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Stress becomes problematic when you lack the coping skills required in order to deal with the adversity you’re experiencing. Negative coping methods come in the form of self-destructive behaviors. For some, food becomes the focal point. There’s a strong correlation between stress and eating disorders. How Stress and Eating Disorders Intertwine Stress is all around…
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If you struggle with binge eating, or someone you love is suffering from this disorder, you likely wonder how to stop binge eating. You know the chaos this condition brings to your life. But there are no quick fixes for this eating disorder or any other. Instead, you need to identify and address the underlying…
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Mental health disorders and psychological problems can manifest themselves in many ways. Among teens and women, the possibility of them developing an eating disorder is higher than most people realize. When it comes to treating an eating disorder, there are two things eating disorder treatment centers like Selah House need to address. They typically need…
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