
Why Family-Based Therapy Is Central to Adolescent Eating Disorder Treatment
Explore how family-based therapy for adolescent eating disorders boosts remission rates and why early intervention is key to lasting recovery.

Explore how family-based therapy for adolescent eating disorders boosts remission rates and why early intervention is key to lasting recovery.

Body image struggles are often associated with girls and women, but many boys and men are also impacted. Because of stigma and cultural expectations, their struggles are less likely to be recognized, discussed, or treated.
In recent years, more men have started sharing their experiences publicly. Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan has spoken openly about his own struggles with body dysmorphia. Through his music and documentary, he describes the exhausting cycle of waking up feeling disconnected from his body and trapped in negative self-perception, even when others see him as successful and admired.
Stories like his remind us that body dysmorphia does not discriminate by gender, age, occupation, or any other attribute.

In this blog, we’ll explore how topic-specific outpatient groups can support adolescents’ mental health and development. You’ll learn how group therapy fosters connection, reduces isolation, and helps teens build practical skills through shared experiences.

Learn practical strategies to gently encourage your child to accept mental health support while respecting their feelings and ensuring their well-being.

Explore how integrated treatment and early assessment improve outcomes for those facing depression and eating disorders together.

Explore how PTSD rewires the brain to link addiction and eating disorders, and learn why integrated treatment offers better recovery outcomes.

Explore how DBT skills for eating disorders and substance use can help manage co-occurring challenges and promote lasting recovery and stability.

Explore effective strategies for integrated care that address anxiety, trauma, and substance use dual diagnosis to support lasting recovery.

Uncover common myths about eating disorder treatment that create barriers and learn how to overcome them for effective, compassionate care.