Co-Founder Spotlight | Angela Picot Derrick, PhD, CEDS-C, CYT
February 19, 2025 SpringSource: Eating, Weight & Mood Disorders
Clinical Psychologist and Co-founder of SpringSource Psychological Center Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Consultant Certified Yoga Teacher Article by Edward T. McDougal The roots of a transformative therapist’s journey often spring from unexpected sources. For Angela Derrick, PhD, that path began in a Detroit suburb, where she grew up with her parents and two younger […]
Understanding Depression – Where Are We Still Getting It Wrong?
February 13, 2025 SpringSource: Eating, Weight & Mood Disorders
Myths About Depression Our understanding of depression has advanced significantly, but misconceptions and gaps in our knowledge persist, which begs the question, where are we still getting it so wrong? Once considered entirely in our heads, we now know that depression can also manifest in our bodies. Suffering from depression is not a matter of […]
Binge Eating Disorder Quiz: A Self-Assessment Guide
January 30, 2025 SpringSource: Eating, Weight & Mood Disorders
Binge Eating Quiz: Do I Have Symptoms? While only a licensed mental health professional can diagnose binge eating disorder (BED), this self-assessment tool can help you determine whether you might be experiencing symptoms of BED. Below is a quiz based on criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) and general psychological […]
Dealing With Caregiver Stress and Compassion Fatigue: How to Move Forward
January 23, 2025 SpringSource: Eating, Weight & Mood Disorders
Caregiver Stress: Why am I Always So Tired? If you are the primary caregiver for a sick or aging loved one, work in a helping profession, or deal with the mental health issues of a family member or significant other, then you are likely struggling with some form of caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, or burnout. […]
Understanding the Freeze Response, Neurodivergent Sensory Overload & Dorsal Vagal Shutdown
December 20, 2024 SpringSource: Eating, Weight & Mood Disorders
Dorsal Vagal Shutdown and the Freeze Response Dorsal vagal shutdown is a protective response of the parasympathetic nervous system that can be triggered when a traumatic event results in a freeze response or during a sensory overload experience. In addition to a startling experience, a perfect storm of smaller incidences can overload our system and […]
How to Support a Loved One With an Eating Disorder During the Holidays and Beyond
December 5, 2024 SpringSource: Eating, Weight & Mood Disorders
Supporting a Loved One with an Eating Disorder Featuring special guest writer: SpringSource’s own Alison (Ali) Mayer, NCC, LCPC As we approach the holiday season, we should acknowledge that not everyone is excited and looking forward to the holiday. For some, it can be a stressful time, especially for those who struggle with an eating disorder. With […]
Overcome Body Shaming & Weight Stigma to Reclaim Your Joy This Holiday Season
November 27, 2024 SpringSource: Eating, Weight & Mood Disorders
Overcoming Diet Talk Body shaming and negative attitudes about weight (weight stigma), peppered with plenty of diet talk, are sure to make their annual appearance during the holiday season this year. With the meteoric rise in popularity of the new weight loss drugs, we predict that talks surrounding food and diet may be even more […]
Likes, Follows, and Anxiety: The Teen Mental Health Crisis and Social Media
November 14, 2024 SpringSource: Eating, Weight & Mood Disorders
The Youth Mental Health Crisis, Smartphones & Social Media We are in a teen mental health crisis, and it has been going on for nearly a decade. The constant pursuit of validation and belonging on social media platforms, measured by “likes” and “follows,” can significantly contribute to anxiety, depression, screen addiction, and a myriad of […]
Emotional Labor & Gender Roles: Women Bear the Mental Load, and We Are Exhausted.
November 4, 2024 SpringSource: Eating, Weight & Mood Disorders
Emotional Labor & Women Gender roles under patriarchy create an atmosphere where the responsibility of emotional labor will commonly fall squarely on the shoulders of women. Is it any wonder women are overworked and exhausted?! They are also under-represented in leadership roles, partly because the strain of solely bearing the obligation of emotional labor can […]
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