Strategies to reduce harmful thoughts about food that are persistent, intrusive and distressing can help people better cope ...

This post was updated Dec. 4 at 9:25 p.m. Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of eating disorders that may be upsetting for some readers. “Uncomfortable Conversations” is a series by Kirsten ...

We’re coming up on Eating Disorders Awareness Week, which will be Feb. 23 through March 1. Why is this week set aside each year to raise awareness? Every 52 minutes, one person dies as a direct ...

Our new research suggests food fussiness and children’s eating habits are also shaped by commercial interests in food. This ...

The Emily Program, a national leader in eating disorder specialty care and behavioral health services, today announced its 2026 Learn with Emily webinar series. Designed for advocates, caregivers, and ...

The biggest misconception of all is also the most harmful.

Psychology suggests that people who always like company while eating aren't dependent or lonely. For many people, food ...

The word trigger is used to describe a stimulus (experience, memory, sensation, feeling, or thought) that "triggers" an uncomfortable, overwhelming, adverse emotional reaction. Once triggered, the ...

Content warning: This article contains references to eating disorders. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, you can call the National Alliance for Eating Disorders Hotline ...