Mental Health & Treatment Blog

SAD | Seasonal Affective Disorder | The Meadowglade||

Oct

Seasonal Affective Disorder During the Holidays

As much as we associate the holidays with happiness and warmth, not everybody can get into the holiday spirit. Some people may be dealing with difficult family members or grieving a loss — while others may be suffering from a form of depression known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Estimates suggest as many as 10 […]

Shadow | Bipolar Disorder | The Meadowglade|Diagnosis | Bipolar Disorder | The Meadowglade

Oct

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Bipolar Disorder on the Screen

Sometimes called manic depression, bipolar disorder is a mental health condition which causes someone to experience extremely low and high moods. Sufferers go through periods of time when they feel overly joyful and happy, and then other periods when they feel extremely sad or angry. Due to the low and high moods, which are polar […]

Plate | Anorexia Athletica | The Meadowglade|Nutritionist | Anorexia Athletica | The Meadowglade

Oct

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How To Work Out When Recovering From Anorexia Athletica

There are two forms of the eating disorder known as Anorexia. Usually, when we think of this condition, we think of Anorexia Nervosa, however Anorexia Athletica is its other form. Anorexia is recognized by the APA (American Psychiatric Association) as an eating disorder, and while Anorexia Athletica is not yet recognized as its own distinct […]

No Appetite | Bulimia | The Meadowglade|Tape | Bulimia | The Meadowglade

Sep

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Bulimia and Body Image

Facing insecurity about our bodies from time to time is part of being human. But what happens when concerns about body image become pervasive — or even all-consuming? Eating disorders are just one of the many consequences of the overwhelming societal pressure we face to adhere to a certain standard of beauty. In the United […]

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Sep

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Eating Disorders: 5 Things To Know

Although most people think of eating disorder sufferers as being teenage girls, this isn’t always the case and many people are affected by eating disorders. It’s true that those who are at the highest risk of developing eating disorders are aged between 13 and 18 years, older people can be susceptible too. From going through […]

|Eating Disorders | Binge Eating | The Meadowglade

Sep

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Recognizing Binge Eating Battles

We can all relate to the feeling of over-indulging in our favorite snacks — but what happens when over-indulging becomes severe and even life-threatening? Binge eating disorder (BED) is one of the newest eating disorders recognized in the DSM-V, according to the National Eating Disorder Association. It’s also the most common eating disorder in the […]

White Bread | Selective Eating Disorder | The Meadowglade

Sep

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Growing Up With Selective Eating Disorder

Lots of parents struggle to persuade their child to eat a range of healthy foods. It’s very common for preschoolers to refuse vegetables in favor of bland and boring items such as bread, chicken nuggets and fries. All too often, mealtimes become a battleground with bribes, pleading and even threats. Usually, however, children eventually grow […]