Eating Disorders Related Content

People with eating disorders struggle to maintain healthy relationships with food and their bodies. That’s a fact, and so too is this: conditions such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), while treatable, can be life threatening if...

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is more than being fixated on one part of your image; the preoccupation on seemingly small aspects of your appearance can be crippling. The insecurity over flaws, visible or not, can lead to serious emotional distress, depression, anxiety, and shame. So what can we do...

The connection between our minds and our bodies is more powerful than we think and can impact our overall wellness. Our thoughts and beliefs can impact our bodies, and in turn, our bodies can affect our stress levels, sleep quality, and more. For those of us with an eating disorder, this brain-body...

Our relationships with food and our own bodies are often complex and fraught with challenges. At their best, they can help lead us to both physical and mental well-being. But all too often, these relationships become problematic, resulting in people having negative body image. In some, this has the...

Presented by Esther J. Dechant, MD , McLean Hospital – McLean Forum lecture

For those who identify as male, body image issues aren’t often discussed, yet still impact a major part of the population. Body positivity campaigns exist for women, but what about for men? Add in workout plans for “bulking up,” filters on social media, and Hollywood hero complexes, it can feel...

Presented by Christine M. Peat, PhD, LP, National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders – Visiting Scholar Series lecture At some point in their lives, some 30 million Americans will be affected by an eating disorder. Those with conditions like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating...

Speaker: Dr. Ruksheda Syed In February 2019, McLean Hospital, in collaboration with the N.S. Vahia Foundation, offered a weeklong lecture series hosted at the Nehru Science Center in Mumbai focused on educating the public and professionals about brain and mental health. Learn more: mclean.org/mumbai

McLean Forum Esther Dechant, MD , McLean Hospital

Hosted by Kristin N. Javaras, DPhil, PhD , McLean Hospital. Eating disorders are prevalent among adolescent and young adult women and are becoming increasingly common among middle-aged and older women, as well as boys and men. Dr. Javaras describes eating disorders and their symptoms (e.g...