Anxiety Disorder Diagnostic Criteria and Treatment Options
January 11, 2023 SpringSource: Eating, Weight & Mood Disorders
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults. They are characterized by excessive worry and fear that interfere with daily activities. While there are many different types of anxiety disorders, they all share some common symptoms and diagnostic criteria. The most common types of anxiety disorders include […]
Increase in discrimination on LGBTQ+ community
June 27, 2022 SpringSource: Eating, Weight & Mood Disorders
In recognition of Pride month and to further understand the current mental health needs of the LGBTQ+ community, SpringSource staff discussed themes being raised by our LBGTQ+ clients in therapy. The main concern that we have heard from our LGBTQ clients surrounds the significant increase in discrimination against the community through recent anti-trans legislation and […]
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID): The Struggle is Real
May 28, 2022 SpringSource: Eating, Weight & Mood Disorders
It’s hard to concentrate on anything else when you’re feeling hungry. Your stomach aches and grumbles, but the thought of food makes you feel nauseous. You don’t know what to eat or how even to start eating again. This is just one of the many challenges you face with ARFID. Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder […]
May 3, 2022 SpringSource: Eating, Weight & Mood Disorders
Anxiety disorders are prevalent, affecting over 40 million adults in the United States. The good news is that they are also highly treatable. In this post, we will look at seven different types of anxiety disorders that Chicago therapists commonly treat. If you or someone you know is struggling with an anxiety disorder, please don’t […]
7 Symptoms of ARFID That Parents Need to Watch Out For
March 4, 2022 SpringSource: Eating, Weight & Mood Disorders
When it comes to our children, we want to do everything in our power to ensure that they’re healthy and happy. But sometimes our child can develop an eating disorder without us even realizing it. ARFID, or “Avoidant/Restrictive-Food Intake Disorder,” is a little-known eating disorder that can cause kids to fear food and avoid eating […]
What are eating disorders’ effects on the body?
January 29, 2022 SpringSource: Eating, Weight & Mood Disorders
An eating disorder is an abnormal behavior that negatively affects mental and physical health. It is characterized by disturbances to behavior, thoughts, and attitude towards food and eating in general. People who suffer from such disorders usually have an unhealthy preoccupation with their body weight and shape, leading them to either abuse food or push […]
Happier Holidays: Skills for the Season when you have an Eating Disorder
November 6, 2021 SpringSource: Eating, Weight & Mood Disorders
It is the time of year when my clients start to express trepidation about the upcoming holidays and the emphasis on Food, Family, and Feelings. For someone with an eating disorder, the holidays aren’t always so bright and merry. In fact, they bring a lot of challenges. In anticipation of these challenges, I tend to […]
Mental Health Among College Students During the Age of COVID-19
October 7, 2021 SpringSource: Eating, Weight & Mood Disorders
Mental health challenges have been on the rise for the past decade, and college students are among the most vulnerable groups. College introduces many new stressors into a young adult’s life, so it may not be surprising that anxiety is the most common mental health problem for students. In 2019, over 50% of college students reported […]
September 15, 2021 SpringSource: Eating, Weight & Mood Disorders
Almost all experts agree that spending time on social media impacts our mental health. Many studies have found links between social media use and mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. With the average American spending several hours on their phone each day, it is important to examine our own relationships with social […]
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