Depression & Eating Disorders Unfortunately, a growing majority of any women find flaws with their bodies, scrutinizing every detail. Given the continued societal pressures to achieve this “thin ideal,” feelings of inadequacy about their bodies can leave them feeling depressed, often leading them to take extreme measures to improve their body image. While a…
“I am speechless about Selah House,” true words from someone who was broken and needed help. Growing up, Kammie remembers herself as being the “chunky” sister. Although she was athletic – playing soccer and tennis – she still struggled with her weight. By age 18, she had turned to laxatives and compulsive exercise to help…
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…
Thanksgiving seems to be the perfect time to talk about gratitude. It is the one day of the year that we have an entire day set aside for gratitude. Practicing gratitude can be difficult for those who are struggling with an eating disorder, as it can be hard to find anything positive at times. However, gratitude…
Navigating depression is difficult, and even more so when you are a teenager. It is important to remember, that you and your teen are not alone. Depression is a serious mental health condition that is much more common than we might think. According to the Youth Data from the 2017 State of Mental Health in…
By: Dr. Amy Ricke, Psychiatrist – Stress on Womens Health in Today’s Society This week is National Women’s Health Week, part of May’s Mental Health Month. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), this week serves as a reminder to women to take care of themselves and to make their health a priority. In fact,…