Eating Disorders

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.

Eating disorders: Types, symptoms, causes, effects, and treatments

October 25, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Eating disorders involve a disturbance in eating patterns or related behaviors that have serious consequences for a person’s physical and mental well-being.

Disordered eating vs. eating disorders

September 29, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Disordered eating behaviors can lead to eating disorders, but they’re not the same thing. Find out how they're connected and how to seek treatment.

Body dysmorphia: Signs, symptoms, and treatment

September 8, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

People with body dysmorphia are fixated on their perceived physical flaws. Learn more about this condition, what it looks like, and how to treat it.

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.

Psychodynamic therapy

September 5, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Psychodynamic therapy is a form of talk therapy used to treat a range of mental health disorders. Find out how a psychodynamic therapist can help you.