Eating Disorders

Body image and mental health

May 31, 2023 | 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.

Feeling bad about feeling bad about your body

April 19, 2023 | 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.

Disordered eating vs. eating disorders

March 3, 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

February 24, 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: Types, symptoms, causes, effects, and treatments

November 8, 2022 | 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.

Psychodynamic therapy

September 30, 2022 | 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.