Get a professional's perspective on the importance of atypical anorexia, as our own Aaron Flores, RDN, interviews Erin Harrop, MSW, PhD, who has dedicated so much time to this type of eating disorder. https://bit.ly/3iQdADx CENTERFORDISCOVERY.COM A Conversation about Atypical Anorexia - Center For Discovery

Please take time today to urge your Member of Congress to pass the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act and make it law as soon as possible! Eating Disorders Coalition September 15 at 8:00 AM · More than 50% of Americans have reported that COVID-19 has a negative impact on their mental health. We must make mental health a national priority. Reach out to your Member of Congress and tell them #988CantWait: https://p2a.co/GOvDLSJ American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Please SHARE. You never know who many need to be reminded that they are not alone. #WSPD2020

If you're supporting a friend or family member who is recovering from an eating disorder, think about what kind of presence you show online. By simply taking a step back before you post a comment or picture, you are being an advocate for a loved one in many ways. Get more tips in our latest post. https://bit.ly/332Db5a CENTERFORDISCOVERY.COM Create a Positive Online Environment - Center for Discovery

Everyone has a story. And those who are experiencing recovery (or are supporting someone who is in recovery) have inspirational accounts of their personal journey. This month, we are honoring those stories—and the resilient individuals who share them—on our Discovery Recovery Stories Wall. Please visit the Wall at https://discoverybehavioralhealth.com/recovery/ and check out stories like Jonathan’s. We invite you to share your story, too, so we can celebrate with you. Find out how on the wall.

This September, our family of Discovery Behavioral Health brands is celebrating the recovery stories that are all around us. For those who find it difficult to celebrate at all, we understand and proudly hold it up for you. We recognize that 2020 has been a challenging year. But you’re still here. At Discovery Behavioral Health, that’s reason to celebrate. Stay tuned for stories of struggle, triumph and hope! #DBHRecoveryMonth

The term "picky eater" is usually lumped with children, but adults can also be put into this category. However, when should adults who are considered to be picky with food start to think it's more than that? Learn about ARFID, an eating disorder that isn't just about the kids anymore, as adults can develop it, too. https://bddy.me/3nnuk7x CENTERFORDISCOVERY.COM ARFID in Adults: Not Just a Disorder of Childhood - Center For Discovery

<3 these ladies! #EatingDisordersAreASocialJusticeIssue #BEDAForever #EndWeightHate #WSAW2020 Athena By Allie September 28 at 1:54 PM · M y V a l u e I s N o t M e a s u r e d B y M y W e i g h t It’s Weight Stigma Awareness Week (#WSAW2020)! Athena is collaborating with National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) to #EndWeightHate by eliminating stigma and discrimination based on body size. This can be seen in: - Stadium or theater seating that doesn’t fit everyone - Airplane seats - Telling a thin person to “eat a cheeseburger” - Filming a stranger to make fun of their size - Hiring a person of “normal” body size over someone of heavier weight with the idea that the latter is “lazy” - Body-focused comments from family members - Holding a t-shirt giveaway with only a select few sizes - So much more! Weight stigma is everywhere and is seriously overlooked. Being judged based on body weight has been shown to exacerbate depression, low self esteem, and body dissatisfaction. This is not only a SOCIAL JUSTICE issue but a PUBLIC HEALTH issue as well. #DidYouKnow weight stigma impacts everyone, not only those in higher weight bodies? 🗣🗣Go to https://p2a.co/k2nsxtg to learn what you can do to eliminate weight stigma and discrimination and make your voice heard! Shout out to all of these beautiful women who helped me execute this project!

Please join us in thanking our very own Julia Cassidy for shining a light on the need to break the cycle of weight bias in our schools. SHARE with parents, teachers and school administrators! #EatingDisordersAreASocialJusticeIssue #BEDAForever #EndWeightHate #WSAW2020 https://bddy.me/2Gp68kf MORE-LOVE.ORG Let's make school free of weight bias | More-Love.org

Dear Community, We were thrilled when Chevese and the organization she founded—Binge Eating Disorder Association—joined forces with National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) in 2018 to increase inclusivity in the eating disorder field. We have been so thankful to watch NEDA begin to center marginalized eating disorder populations by amplifying the voices of fat, black, brown, trans, queer and disabled people. Center for Discovery has been a proud supporter of NEDA as they evolved their mission to be more inclusive and diverse. With the news of Chevese Turner’s and Joslyn Smith’s separation from NEDA, we will be opening a conversation with NEDA to ask some hard questions that we are simultaneously asking ourselves. As a treatment center, we are at the beginning of this work, and as a sponsor we want to ensure our missions are in alignment: How will NEDA champion diversity, equity, and inclusivity? How will decisions be made that center the most marginalized among us, so that eating disorder treatment can be safe for all bodies? How will NEDA ensure their values align with recent calls for change, and that the organization will meaningfully commit to continued growth, accountability, and structural evolution? We know that valuing inclusion does not exclude those who are normally centered within the eating disorder community (i.e., people who are thin, white, cisgender, feminine, able-bodied) but instead makes treatment more accessible—and safer—for all. How will NEDA reflect this truth? How will NEDA join us in our push or to be better? While we await a dialogue with NEDA, we are committing to the following steps to ensure our mission remains at the forefront of our existing collaborations with them: 1. To honor BEDA’s mission of Weight Stigma Awareness Week, we will add the hashtags #EatingDisordersAreASocialJusticeIssue, #BEDAForever, and #EndWeightHate to our WSAW posts. 2. For all the virtual NEDA walks that Center for Discovery has already sponsored, we request that NEDA include speakers with identities that are normally marginalized within the eating disorder community. 3. We will postpone renewing our 2021 NEDA sponsorships until we are certain that their values align with Center for Discovery’s values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and advocacy. We want to acknowledge our own journey as a treatment center and the ways we have, historically and to-this-day, harmed clients in marginalized bodies. We cannot call in NEDA without calling ourselves in as well. There is much work to be done, and with Chevese and countless other activists in mind, we are committing to being transparent about our own process to answer the questions we outlined above. On behalf of the whole Center for Discovery team, Aaron Flores, RD (he/him) Senior Coordinator of Weight Inclusive Care Vaughn Darst, MS RD (he/him) Senior Coordinator of Gender Affirmative Care Deandra Christianson, MA, LCPC, CCMHC, CDWF (she/her) President, Eating Disorder Division

A beloved patient in our CFD program shared this hope-filled and empowering message with us… and now we are sharing it with you. We all need a reminder that we are okay just as we are! Visit our Recovery Stories Wall for more messages and to share your own! https://bddy.me/3j9cwus #RecoveryMonth2020 #FeelGoodFriday

Halloween is almost here and candy comes with the territory. And there's nothing wrong with that. Parents, read on about having an All Foods Fit mentality to help your child understand that candy isn't something to be viewed at negatively but instead something to enjoy, even after the costumes have been put away. https://bddy.me/3jwVjKI

For those with an eating disorder, Halloween can be a challenging time. Eating disorders and sweets do not typically go together easily, so all that holiday candy can increase stress and hamper recovery. However, it is possible to enjoy Halloween while in recovery from an eating disorder, especially with some planning. https://bddy.me/2FJ3wxN CENTERFORDISCOVERY.COM Eating Disorders and Sweets: Getting through Halloween - Center For Discovery

Studies now show that depression and anxiety have tripled this year and that loneliness and isolation are the greatest contributors to severe depression. You are not alone in this. Please join our free online support groups. https://centerfordiscovery.com/groups/

There are several misconceptions about binge eating disorder, also known as BED. Because it took a while to be recognized as an eating disorder by the medical community, it's finally getting the much-needed attention it deserves so people can get appropriate help. Uncover the truth about BED. https://bddy.me/3dj3p8v CENTERFORDISCOVERY.COM Myths and Facts about Binge Eating Disorder - Center For Discovery

Many see Thanksgiving as a way to connect with family by enjoying a traditional meal together. However, when struggling with an eating disorder, Thanksgiving can also mean feeling overwhelmed and anxious because the holiday focuses on food for celebration. Here are some tips to help you through the holiday. https://bddy.me/2J5eNtm CENTERFORDISCOVERY.COM 6 Tips to Get through Thanksgiving - Center For Discovery

On today, International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, we grieve with you for the loved ones we have lost to suicide. May you find comfort in sweet memories and hold them dear.

What’s your recovery plan for the holidays? Creating one now will give you greater peace of mind and confidence that you can successfully navigate the season. And remember, we offer free online eating disorder support groups. Find days and times here: https://bddy.me/3pOzwTp #edwarrior #inittogether #discovertogether

How do you practice gratitude as you recover from an eating disorder? Here are some ways to be thankful for the little things. https://bddy.me/2JZGWTj CENTERFORDISCOVERY.COM Practicing Gratitude in Eating Disorder Recovery - Center for Discovery

What has this year taught us? That we are resilient! #FeelGoodFriday #TGIFthe13th

The holiday season is around the corner and it can be a difficult time to navigate when you have an eating disorder. Whether you have family obligations, or you feel the crunch because it can be an expensive time of year, or you feel that this round of holidays will be very different and likely more difficult than years past—all can be stress-inducing circumstances. Here are five tips on how to incorporate Intuitive Eating principles into each day to help you enjoy the season. https://bddy.me/3klb8F2 CENTERFORDISCOVERY.COM Intuitive Eating Practices During the Holidays - Center For Discovery

There’s no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on individuals with eating disorders. Anxiety and isolation have triggered increased disordered eating behaviors. We encourage you to attend our FREE online support groups where you can connect with others who share your journey. We offer groups for eating disorders, binge eating disorders, family members and mental healthcare professionals. Let’s navigate these difficult times together! https://bddy.me/35R9Wol CENTERFORDISCOVERY.COM Support in Recovery - Center For Discovery

The coming of a new year is highly anticipated and often brings with it soaring expectations of the all too familiar phrase “new year, new you.” The expectation with this phrase may be accompanied by feelings of stress and anxiety around how you’ll achieve this so-called “new you.” How do you navigate these new year’s messages? #dietsdontwork #healthateverysize #bodypositivity https://bddy.me/3pLAw9U CENTERFORDISCOVERY.COM 3 Ways to Tune Out New Year’s Diet Ads - Center For Discovery

You've got this! #happynewyear #2021

Ahh, New Year’s resolutions. Approximately 40% of Americans make them, but how effective is the annual New Year, New You ritual in bringing us closer to our dreams? While it is arguable how helpful these annual goal-setting exercises are for the average person, New Year’s resolutions and eating disorder recovery are particularly problematic. #dietsdontwork #healthateverysize #bodypositivity https://bddy.me/34PA5DE CENTERFORDISCOVERY.COM New Year's Resolutions & Eating Disorders - Center for Discovery

To our beloved friends, We are honored to witness your strength, resilience and courage each and every day. We keep you close to our hearts and wish you peace this holiday season. Love, your Discovery Family

Our very own Marissa Jones and Sara Dreier were featured this week in a @News 13 segment on handling stress during the holidays. Marissa offers these four tips: 1. Be aware of your stressors. 2. Create structure and time for self-care during your day. 3. Seek support and connection. 4. Have an exit strategy if you’re feeling overwhelmed around others. The holidays are oftentimes a stressful time and the pandemic is compounding feelings of anxiety and depression this year. Please, please, please prioritize your wellbeing! #eatingdisorderrecovery #holidaywellness https://bddy.me/3hhn9Lz MYNEWS13.COM Handling Stress Through the Holidays