As an eating disorder therapist, I know that many individuals in eating disorder recovery feel like they have to work to ‘love the appearance of their body.’ This is far from the... Read more »
Nearly all Americans are aware of the U.S. opioid crisis. Overdose deaths increased sixfold between 2003 and 2023, from 12,940 to 79,358. Yearly increases have been especially steep since 2013, when fentanyl... Read more »
One of the most misunderstood aspects of eating disorders is motivation. People often assume that if someone truly wanted help, they would seek it. But in eating disorders, lack of motivation is... Read more »
One of the most confusing parts of anorexia treatment for patients and families is setting a goal weight. People often imagine that the treatment team selects one exact number that represents recovery... Read more »
Research suggests psilocybin-assisted therapy may lead to decreases in alcohol consumption among those with alcohol use disorder (AUD). Psilocybin is the psychoactive chemical from magic mushrooms. Some preliminary studies indicate psilocybin may... Read more »
Why do some people seem obsessed with being admired, yet struggle to truly connect with others? For those with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), this paradox—seeking validation while lacking empathy—can define their lives... Read more »
For many people with panic disorder and agoraphobia, facing anxiety-provoking situations like taking public transport or entering crowded spaces can feel overwhelming. Exposure therapy—where patients gradually confront these feared situations—is a cornerstone... Read more »
McCall A, Waite F, Percy R, et al. Cognitive and behavioural processes in adolescent panic disorder. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy. Published online 2025:1-15. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1352465825000049 Key Takeaways Aims: To determine if adolescents (12–17 years)... Read more »
Although the general population often thinks that hoarding disorder (HD) is common, it is not. As a collector, I often have to make that distinction. I am not a hoarder, but a... Read more »
The systematic review conducted by Bates et al. (2021) delves into the intricate relationship between Hoarding Disorder (HD) and co-occurring medical conditions, uncovering the significant health implications beyond HD’s psychological aspects. This... Read more »