Dieting

Feeling bad about feeling bad about your body

January 5, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Judith Matz, LCSW

Diet culture has changed, but it’s still here—and now body positivity has entered the chat. If you feel stuck in the middle, the right therapist can help.

Body image and mental health

January 2, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

How you think and feel about your appearance can affect your sense of self-worth. Follow these tips to build a body image that supports your mental health.

How to talk with your kids about bodies and weight

October 9, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Rebecca Puhl, PhD

Finding healthy ways to talk about our bodies can be complicated. If you’re not sure where to start with your kids, try these tips from Rebecca Puhl, PhD.

Orthorexia: Signs, risk factors, and treatment

October 2, 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.

7 steps to end chronic dieting

September 29, 2023 | Written by Judith Matz, LCSW

To escape the chronic dieting cycle, first learn the way it works. Judith Matz, LCSW, explains food deprivation and how to start nourishing yourself again.

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.

10 body-positive affirmations for the new year

July 12, 2023 | Published by PESI Inc.

To help your clients heal body shame and cultivate body positivity, try sharing these affirmations.