Exercise in Teens to Fight Depression Many teens will struggle with depression before reaching adulthood. In fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, Between 10 to 15 percent of teenagers have some symptoms …

Friendships throughout the teenage years are a crucial part of our health and happiness. Sometimes our friends need our support, and other times we’re on the receiving end. Nurturing friendships through communication, respect, and empathy …

Self Injury: Why a Parent’s Help is Important According to recent studies, one in 12 teenagers struggles with self-injury. While this behavior can be scary and confusing to parents and loved ones, there are very …

A Man’s Perspective on An Eating Disorder During National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (February 21 – February 27), Screening for Mental Health works with partners across the country to highlight screening as an effective method …

Teaching Families That Integration (Not Eradication) Leads to Recovery Having worked at Monte Nido for 16 years, I have certainly earned the privilege of not working weekends, but my passion for all things family keeps …

How to Recognize if Your Loved One Is Suffering from an Eating Disorder They are hidden and insidious and dangerous. They affect millions of men and women across the country and if they are not …

What to Do if Your Loved One Has an Eating Disorder You had your suspicions and your worries. You had become concerned about your loved one’s eating habits, appearance, and apparent decline in health. Thankfully, …

How to Talk to Someone with an Eating Disorder This blog post comes from Bonnie Brennan, senior Clinical Director at Eating Recovery Center in Denver. She discusses how it may be difficult to know what …

Redefining Eating Disorders as a “Human” Issue While eating disorders are typically thought of as a female disease, statistics show otherwise. In fact, 25-40% of those with eating disorders are male. It is critical to …