Dr. Lauren Muhlheim

This is a special Misdiagnosed article as part of our spotlight, Diet Culture in the Age of Body Positivity. I was 10 years old the first…

FBT is a treatment that involves the whole family in solving their child’s eating disorder. Unlike traditional family therapy, it does not blame the family.

Dieting? Wellness? Passé! Intuitive eating is all about following your cravings, wherever they take you.

What is relative energy deficiency in sport? And how does it relate to eating disorders? How common is it?

FBT is a treatment that involves the whole family in solving their child’s eating disorder. Unlike traditional family therapy, it does not blame the family.

By Tara Deliberto, PhD

In the quest for virtuous eating, there can be a risk in taking it to extremes.

When I consult with parents who are considering treatment for their teen with an eating disorder, I advise that there are many things to consider. There are several different types of treatments. Family-based treatment (FBT) is an evidence-based treatment, with the best research support for the treatment of teens, and it requires parents to play an active role. I recognize that FBT is a big commitment for families, and I don’t judge parents who do not feel up for the challenge.

"The assumption that eating disorders primarily affect young, affluent white women was based on research that was conducted on young, affluent white women."

Experts say an eating disorder should not be considered normal adolescent behavior, and they urge adults to try to stop the problem before it becomes entrenched.

10 ways parents can help fat kids grow into confident, capable adults.

Weight stigma can keep some individuals away from the doctor’s office, resulting in more health problems in the future.

My client sent me a certain NYTimes opinion piece article that I wanted to respond to right away because it was driving me crazy. The original article is called "The Problem with Body Positivity" and the article is indeed causing a problem with it's mis-information, damaging heal