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Spotting ED in Your Teen
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Spotting ED in Your Teen

Learn the early signs of eating disorders in teens, including changes in eating, weight, exercise, mood, and social behavior, and when parents should seek help.

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What Is CBT-E?
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What Is CBT-E?

Learn about treatment for eating disorders: CBT-E, the gold standard evidence based treatment for eating disorders.

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Here’s a tip: DBT Distress Tolerance Skill
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Here’s a tip: DBT Distress Tolerance Skill

In moments of emotional crisis, finding effective coping strategies is essential. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers valuable tools through its Distress Tolerance module, particularly the TIP skills: Temperature, Intense Exercise, Paced Breathing, and Progressive Relaxation. These techniques empower you to manage overwhelming emotions by shifting your physiological state, allowing you to regain control and avoid unhealthy coping mechanisms. By integrating these skills into your daily life, you can cultivate resilience and navigate challenges with greater confidence and clarity.

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What Is Night Eating Syndrome?

With the DSM-5 came the first formal criteria for night eating syndrome (NES), despite its original description nearly 60 years ago.

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