Clinic Director Dr. Cheri Levinson contributed to this article by U.S. News and World Report discussing Atypical Anorexia and how eating disorders don't always look like they are portrayed in media or pop culture. Approximately 1 in 10 people suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their life. Knowledge is key to diagnosis and obtaining appropriate treatment. #eatingdisorderadvocacy #ed #atypicalanorexia
What You Need to Know About Atypical Anorexia
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Atypical anorexia shares many of the same symptoms as anorexia nervosa except low body weight. Learn more about the signs and how to seek help from eating disorder specialists.Article from University of Kentucky Healthcare about how to speak about food and bodies. These tips are excellent for everyone, not just those with a diagnosed eating disorder. How we speak about caring for ourselves is important.
Helping adolescents who struggle with eating disorders during the holidays
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UK HealthCare pediatric psychologist Alissa Briggs, Ph.D., and adolescent medicine licensed clinical social worker Kari Gerth, discuss how you can be more sensitive toward family members who have eati...
A note from our Clinical Director Dr. Cheri Levinson about why dieting (that includes diets branded as “lifestyle changes”) is problematic. Focus on nourishing your body and mind, and appreciating all of the amazing things your body enables you to do. #yourbodyisamiracle #ed #edrecovery #antidiet #dietsdontwork #allbodiesaregoodbodies
Thanksgiving can be a triggering holiday, but it can also be joyful and fulfilling. Enjoy the pie, the stuffing, the mashed potatoes, and that amazing salad your aunt makes without guilt or restriction. #allfoodsfit #noguilt #thanksgiving2022
Thanksgiving can be a tough time for those with an eating disorder. Lindsay James, LCSW spoke to WDRB about how to make the holiday smoother.
Her top tip: Speak about food and bodies in a positive light. It’s kind to those struggling but that focus could also prevent others from struggling in the future.
Experts offer advice to those with eating disorders for handling Thanksgiving stress
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Eating disorders are the second-deadliest mental illness behind opioid disorders, and impact around 900,000 Kentuckians, according to the Louisville Center for Eating Disorders.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and it can bring up a lot of anxiety for those with an eating disorder. Here are some tips from our dietetic staff.
One week from today we will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
One year ago today the Kentucky Eating Disorder Council presented to the Banking and Insurance Joint Committee about how insurance companies are creating barriers to eating disorder treatment. While there has been some small, slow progress, there is so much more to do. There is still no acute care for eating disorders in Kentucky, no residential treatment facilities in Kentucky, and it is nearly impossible for those on Kentucky Medicaid to find appropriate higher levels of care. Kentucky must do better. We will continue to advocate for change and progress.
Kentucky health providers call for insurance changes for eating disorder treatment
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Eating disorders take a major toll on the people suffering from them, but it's not easy for people in Kentucky looking for help.
Just reminder that you're the whole hot fudge sundae and the cherry on top. Don't let anyone say otherwise. #youareworthy❤️