By Heather Hower, Researcher, MSW, LICSW, QCSW, ACSW The focus in the eating disorders field (indeed, in all of psychiatry) is usually on diagnoses, symptoms,…
by Abby Sarrett-Cooper My job is to empower parents to do the hardest job they can ever do – save their child’s life from the…
By June Alexander, member of the F.E.A.S.T. Advisory Panel Life balance can get out of kilter when caring for a loved one with an eating…
by Bridget Whitlow, LMFT Engaging in family therapy is often a momentous undertaking, both pragmatically and emotionally. From finding a therapist, to scheduling, and rallying…
By Mark Warren M.D., Member of the F.E.A.S.T. Advisory Panel Reprinted with permission from The Emily Program https://www.emilyprogram.com/blog/how-do-eating-disorders-present-in-males/ As a field, we are beginning to…
If you haven’t heard of the Medical Care Standards Guide, published by the Academy for Eating Disorders’ (AED) Medical Care Standards Committee, it’s well worth…
As a service to the community, F.E.A.S.T. volunteers have researched and compiled this list of organizations around the world offering online support groups and events.…
10 Actions From the Academy for Eating Disorders, April 15, 2020: “The 10 Actions documents series was written by the AED Experts by Experience Committee,…
by parent and educator, Eva Musby How long should you keep your child at the table if they are not managing the food in front…
F.E.A.S.T’s Executive Director, Laura Collins Lyster-Mensh, was interviewed for a piece in Science Magazine that also featured leading scientists including two F.E.A.S.T. Advisors: Dr. Cynthia…