Recent Posts in Eating Disorders

Jul 9, 2024 - In Eating Disorders Binge-Eating and the Mental Health Crisis in the U.S.: Understanding the Hidden Epidemic

Eating disorders rank among the deadliest mental illnesses in the U.S., presenting a consistent public health issue that, unfortunately, has been met with insufficient access to treatment, underscoring the severe impact they have on individuals' lives and ...

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May 11, 2023 - In Eating Disorders Addressing Eating Disorders Around the Holidays

With food often at the center of holiday celebrations, this season is a challenging time for individuals coping with an eating disorder. How Can You Help? Create an environment that doesn’t revolve only around food but rather one of togetherness. Include ...

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Mar 6, 2023 - In Eating Disorders RWJUH Somerset Opens Newly Renovated Eating Disorders Unit

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has completed renovations of its eating disorders unit, unveiling an expanded state-of-the-art facility creating a supportive environment for patients' treatment and ...

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Jun 14, 2022 - In Eating Disorders A Healing Space for Eating Disorders

Design throughout the new Eating Disorders Unit incorporates features such as lighting that mimics daily changes in sunlight and soft, curving lines that foster a sense of relaxation. Imagery evokes natural themes that further promote calm, including on ...

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Dec 22, 2019 - In Eating Disorders A Place for Healing

A newly renovated eating disorders unit will emphasize natural light and fresh air. An estimated 20 million women and 10 million men will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives, according to the National Eating Disorders Association. ...

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Sep 22, 2019 - In Eating Disorders Recognizing Eating Disorders

An expert explains common misconceptions and typical symptoms Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset is one of only two hospitals in New Jersey that offer both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with eating disorders. Psychiatrist ...

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