How to be an LGBTQ+ Ally written by undergradaute intern Emily deBettencourt You may have noticed the word “ally” is being used more and more these days, but you might not know exactly what being an ally means. Webster’s dictionary defines ally as a verb: “to unite or form a connection or relation between: to… Read more »
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Is it Binge Eating Disorder (BED) or are you stuck in a vicious cycle?
Is it Binge Eating Disorder (BED) or are you stuck in a vicious cycle? Written by Graduate Clinical Intern and Clinical Support Specialist, Meagan Gunnip Binge eating disorder is an eating disorder characterized by episodes of uncontrollable eating, typically not followed by compensatory behaviors. People often get confused and believe that if they are engaging… Read more »
Mindful & Intuitive Eating for BED Recovery
Mindful & Intuitive Eating for BED Recovery Written by MEDA undergraduate intern, Stephanie Wall Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in the United States (NEDA, 2018). About 3.5% of American women, 2% of American men, and 1.6% of American adolescents currently suffer from BED (ED Referral, 2018). It is characterized by… Read more »
Parents, Think Before You Speak: A Few “Harmless” Comments Can Make a Large Impact
Parents, Think Before You Speak: A Few “Harmless” Comments Can Make a Large Impact written by MEDA undergraduate intern, Kellie Marie Martin For as long as I can remember my mom has told me that I need to be thinner, that I can’t wear specific types of clothing, that I always have to be careful… Read more »
Combining the Parasympathetic Nervous System and the Outdoors: A Match Made for Maximum Relaxation
Combining the Parasympathetic Nervous System and the Outdoors: A Match Made for Maximum Relaxation written by MEDA undergraduate intern, Kellie Marie Martin Most people can imagine a time when they felt stressed or overwhelmed. Everyday people are exposed to numerous forms of intense stimuli: careers, social media, family matters, and more. When these stressors build… Read more »
