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The Benefits of Art Therapy in Eating Disorder Treatment

By Eileen Misluk-Gervase, LPC, ATR-BC, LMHC, CEDCAT Herron School of Art and Design, Indianapolis, IN Art therapy has been available in clinical settings since the 1940s, bringing training in the arts and…

UPDATE: COVID-19 and its Effects on ED Research

The risks and effects of COVID-19 have reached far into the world of eating disorders research, according to three well-known ED researchers, Drs. Ruth Striegel Weissman, Kelly L. Klump, and Jennifer Rose…

From Across the Desk

Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. - Pablo Picasso Art persists despite the pandemic; it is as if creativity can leap over nearly any barrier. This was…

Self-compassion in Anorexia Nervosa Patients

Why some patients do not view developing self-compassion as a worthwhile goal. The capacity for self-compassion is valuable but can be a challenge for those with eating disorders. Often people with an…

Managing Symptoms in BN: Is Drug Therapy Useful?

A host of underlying factors must be addressed first. Only about half of patients with chronic bulimia nervosa (BN) fully recover. In addition, from 40% to 80% of these patients have comorbidities…

Long-Term Risk of Heart Disease and Death among Women with BN

A Canadian study follows the risk over 12 years. The short-term risks for cardiovascular complications among women with BN are well known, but few studies have taken a longer view. What happens…

Oral Health and Eating Disorders in Australia

No guidelines yet exist for dietitians working with persons with eating disorders. Eating-disorder-related behaviors, including binge eating and purging, can lead to significant oral and dental complications. To make matters even worse,…

Sports and Body Image, with Weight Gain or Loss among Young Males

Too many athletes unsuccessfully try to design their own nutrition programs. The mention of “eating disorders” often brings to mind adolescent girls or young women, but at least two-thirds of young men…

Questions and Answers: A Binge is a Binge is a…?

Q: I am currently seeing a client who has bulimia nervosa and as a part of her treatment we are monitoring her binge eating. It is clear that she often has eating…

More Highlights of the 2020 iaedp Virtual Symposium

Music Therapy: A Panacea for Eating Disorders Patients With their keynote presentation at the 2020 iaedp Virtual Symposium, “The Brain Comes Alive with the Sound of Music: Innovative Treatments for Eating Disorders…

From Across the Desk: COVID Deaths Pass Another Milestone

It is a challenging time for everyone, as worldwide deaths from COVID surpass the 1 million mark. In the US, deaths include more than 1700 deaths among US healthcare workers. Certainly, those…

Update: ED Patients and the Costs of the Pandemic

A recent survey of 1000 people with eating disorders in the US (n=511) and the Netherlands (n=510) has provided an early view of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on persons with…