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 […]
Anxious Times: The Impact of Political Polarization & Election Anxiety on Mental Health is Real
October 14, 2024 SpringSource: Eating, Weight & Mood Disorders
Political Polarization & Mental Health Election anxiety due to political polarization affects a significant portion of the U.S. population and has implications for mental health and well-being. Political anxiety is distinct from other forms of stress in that it is a shared experience that affects everyone in the country. According to surveys by organizations like […]
September 26, 2024 SpringSource: Eating, Weight & Mood Disorders
ARFID in Adults, Adult Anorexia, & Other Eating Disorders Written by Angela Derrick, Ph.D. and Susan McClanahan, Ph.D. with contributions by Alison (Ali) Mayer, NCC, LCPC. ARFID in adults, along with other eating disorders including anorexia and bulimia, are likely to go unrecognized in midlife stages (40-60 years old, give or take a decade) and […]
Unpacking the Limerent Object: The Unwitting Focus of Intense Desire
September 15, 2024 SpringSource: Eating, Weight & Mood Disorders
Limerence Definition Limerence is an intense emotional state of involuntary infatuation, sometimes romantic, but not always, characterized by obsessive thoughts, deep longing, and an overwhelming desire for emotional reciprocity from the person of interest, otherwise known as the limerent object. Unlike simple attraction or love, limerence often involves intrusive thoughts about the person, a compelling […]
High-Functioning Depression | Understanding the Symptoms
August 27, 2024 SpringSource: Eating, Weight & Mood Disorders
High-Functioning Depression Symptoms and Their Relationship to Burnout & Perfectionism. High-functioning depression, while not an official diagnosis, is a form of depression that is long-lasting and generally not as severe as major depressive disorder (MDD), though no less worthy or needful of treatment. Its persistence can lead to severe burnout or worsening depression symptoms over […]
Treating Emotional Dysregulation in ADHD | Embracing DBT Skills Can Help
August 15, 2024 SpringSource: Eating, Weight & Mood Disorders
Emotional Dysregulation from ADHD Symptoms, Anxiety, and Depression—Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is Here to Help. Regulating emotions effectively involves managing and responding to emotional experiences in a healthy manner. Therapy, particularly Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), tops the list as a therapy of choice for treating individuals who struggle with regulating emotions for a variety of […]
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