by: Michelle Kalz, National Director of Clinical Partnerships Are you a psychiatrist, therapist, counselor, social worker, case manager or primary care provider who refers women to a high level of care for eating disorders and/or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders? You are of such value to Magnolia Creek! We consider you our clinical […]
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The National Eating Disorders Association estimates that 20 million women meet criteria for an eating disorder at some point during their lives. In recent studies of NCAA athletes, over one-third of female athletes reported attitudes and symptoms placing them at risk for anorexia nervosa, and 25% had disordered eating behaviors.
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When you want eating disorder treatment for yourself or a woman you love, sifting through many options proves overwhelming. So how do you narrow your field of options to the right ones? What are the qualities of the best eating disorder treatment programs? You Need Individualized Treatment When you seek help for your eating disorder,
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to join and promote suicide prevention awareness. Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, and it is a leading cause of premature death among individuals suffering from an eating disorder, a mental illness with the highest mortality rate.
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The beginning of fall is often associated with the start of a new school year and for many the transition to their first year of college. While this transition is usually an exciting time, it can also bring about increased levels of stress, anxiety, and overall unfamiliar territory. “Historically, September and October have been my
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By: Kristin Canan Watching a loved one in pain is never easy. Seeing them attempt to cope with their pain by using behaviors that could cause more harm exacerbates the drive to help them feel better. Supporting someone who is experiencing an internal battle can elicit feelings of helplessness for many people, so let’s identify
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By Magnolia Creek Staff As a clinician who works with eating disorders, I cannot tell you how many times I have heard the same question posed over and over again by clients and their loved ones: “Kristin, what caused this eating disorder?” There is normally a sense of desperation in this question hoping that I
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Photo Source: OUP.com Eating disorders are psychological disorders that are characterized by abnormal eating habits and a distorted view of one’s body. They are seen most often in young women in their teens and twenties. Women are two and a half times more likely to develop an eating disorder than men. Here are additional statistics
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