MELISSA GERSON, LCSW 10/31/18 MELISSA GERSON, LCSW 10/31/18

The Dangers of Weight Bias

The effects of weight stigma include poor body image, low self-esteem, binge eating, extreme weight control measures, and psychological problems such as depression and eating disorders. Those who experience bullying as a result of weight bias are likely to experience one or more of these issues.

MELISSA GERSON, LCSW 10/21/18 MELISSA GERSON, LCSW 10/21/18

Columbus Park Latest Patient Outcomes Update

MELISSA GERSON, LCSW 10/7/18 MELISSA GERSON, LCSW 10/7/18

Using a Collaborative Approach to Empower Anorexia Nervosa Patients

MELISSA GERSON, LCSW 10/1/18 MELISSA GERSON, LCSW 10/1/18

National Recovery Month: A Review

MELISSA GERSON, LCSW 9/29/18 MELISSA GERSON, LCSW 9/29/18

For Providers: Suicide Risk Assessment

MELISSA GERSON, LCSW 9/18/18 MELISSA GERSON, LCSW 9/18/18

National Suicide Prevention Month

MELISSA GERSON, LCSW 8/27/18 MELISSA GERSON, LCSW 8/27/18

Eating Disorder Treatment: The Least Restrictive Setting

MELISSA GERSON, LCSW 8/21/18 MELISSA GERSON, LCSW 8/21/18

Anorexia Nervosa: “Just Eat”

MELISSA GERSON, LCSW 8/7/18 MELISSA GERSON, LCSW 8/7/18

Spotting ED in Your Teen

MELISSA GERSON, LCSW 8/1/18 MELISSA GERSON, LCSW 8/1/18

What Is CBT-E?

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

MELISSA GERSON, LCSW 7/19/18 MELISSA GERSON, LCSW 7/19/18

Debunking the 5 Most Common Myths About Maudsley Treatment

Family-Based Treatment (FBT), also known as Maudsley Treatment, is considered the leading outpatient treatment for adolescents with anorexia nervosa. Despite strong research support, many families hesitate to pursue FBT because of common misconceptions about parental involvement, independence, control, and hospitalization. In this article, we address five of the most frequent myths about FBT and explain why empowering parents to support nutrition and recovery can be a powerful path toward lasting healing.