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How I got obsessed with counting calories, and why I finally stopped

September 22, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Calorie-counting apps are meant to help improve your habits, but they can also lead to disordered eating and other harmful behaviors—like they did for me.

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Types of Therapy

Online therapy: Benefits and challenges

September 19, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Online therapy lets you access mental health support from home. Explore the upsides and downsides of teletherapy to decide if it’s a good fit for you.

Brain and Body

How bariatric surgery can affect your mental health

September 15, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir, LMSW

If you’re considering weight-loss surgery, eating disorder expert Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir has guidance on how to protect your mental health before and after.

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Behaviors

Orthorexia: Signs, risk factors, and treatment

September 14, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Orthorexia is an unhealthy obsession with healthy eating. In pursuit of the “perfect” diet, it’s possible to cause yourself mental and physical harm.

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Relationships

Friendship and mental health

September 13, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Friendship plays a key role in physical, mental, and emotional health. Learn about different types of friendships and why they matter throughout our lives.

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Disorders

Eating disorders in men and boys

September 8, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Tom Wooldridge, PsyD, ABPP, CEDS-S

Boys and men make up 25% of reported cases of bulimia and anorexia, but screening tools focus mainly on women. Learn to recognize the signs and get help.

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How to fix a sexless marriage (if it needs fixing)

July 21, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA

If the amount or quality of sex you’re having doesn’t work for both partners, don’t despair...

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Betrayal trauma: What it is and how to heal

August 25, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA

Betrayal trauma occurs when someone’s trust is violated by a person or institution they depend...

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