Like other chronic physical health conditions, diabetes brings a higher risk of mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression. It can also complicate the management of other behavioral health conditions. According to the CDC, 37.3 million people in the United States have diabetes, more than 11 percent of the population. With so many people…
Disordered eating is a difficult issue with many complex factors. People of all ages may exhibit some kind of disordered eating. Behavioral health providers and families should take care to avoid stereotypes and be aware of how different types of disordered eating may appear in a wide range of clients. Here are some things to…
New Research Offers Insights on Eating Disorder Treatment Eating disorders rose significantly during the Covid-19 pandemic, among other mental health concerns. Because they often accompany other behavioral health conditions, it is important for all behavioral health clinicians to be aware of eating disorder risks and signs. New research and other findings continue to shed light…
There are different kinds of eating disorders, including anorexia, binge eating, and night eating syndrome. There are also different types of disordered sleep, such as insomnia and nightmare disorder. Researchers have found connections between sleep disorders and eating disorders. This is a kind of chicken-and-egg scenario, though. We are not certain which came first. Sleep-specific…