“Write what should not be forgotten.” — Isabel Allende Perhaps you kept a diary as a child. Perhaps you have a well-worn journal that has been gathering dust on your desk. Perhaps you’re curious about journaling but don’t consider yourself a “writer.” Whatever the circumstances, putting [...]
For many cultures, Halloween marks the beginning of the holiday season, and the holiday season marks the beginning of a series of festivities that often feature food as their focal points. While the tricks ‘n treats of Halloween can be a delight and a diversion from [...]
Our April post on the changing landscape of mental health support during COVID feels like a lifetime ago. Many of those in the eating disorder recovery community were exploring online support groups, telemedicine and telehealth for the first time. Fast forward to today, and many of [...]
September 6 – 12, 2020 marks Suicide Prevention Week this year. Suicide and its prevention are topics that are often considered taboo or brushed under the rug. Though suicide is difficult to talk about, at Reasons we believe it is essential to raise awareness of critical [...]
Like many, my eating disorder recovery story consists of several different chapters. The story began decades before I was diagnosed with an eating disorder. When I came to Reasons, I was in my mid-thirties and had been diagnosed only ten days prior. I was referred to [...]
Society has long normalized the practice of commenting on or judging other people’s bodies. How often can you recall participating in or overhearing comments about another person’s shape and size? While this practice may be common, it is not okay. As eating disorder treatment providers, we [...]
Criticism of the widespread use of the Body Mass Index (BMI) abounds among the eating disorder treatment and recovery community. Those struggling with or in recovery from eating disorders, eating disorder treatment professionals, the body positive community, Health at Every Size advocates, and fat activists all [...]
“Yoga is an immensely vital component to sustaining my recovery and my life… On my mat, I have a home that provides salvation and safety and community. I have a least one moment each day to put into practice the values I learned in treatment: living [...]
It feels different this year. June is LGBTQ Pride month in the United States. Originally known as “Gay Pride Day” and observed on the last Sunday in June, the first pride march took place on June 28th, 1970 in NYC. The date of the first pride [...]
June is Men’s Health Month. During this time, many health organizations focus on raising awareness of common men’s health issues – particularly heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and Alzheimer’s disease. However, very few organizations talk about eating disorders as a men’s health concern. Unfortunately, stereotypes [...]
