by Eada Gendelman | May 24, 2024 | Body Image, Diet Culture, Eating Disorders, Holidays, Uncategorized
As the days get longer and the temperature rises, summertime often evokes images of pool outings, barbecues, and carefree fun. However, for individuals struggling in their relationship with food/body, this season can bring about a range of unique challenges. In this...
by Kaitlyn Valdez | Apr 24, 2024 | Mental Health, Personal Growth
Practice Makes Progress Growing up I heard the phrase, “Practice makes perfect,” more times than I could count. Perfection was always the goal. I strived to be perfect in every way: academics, extracurriculars, appearance, personality, and achievements. Yet, no matter...
by Eada Gendelman | Feb 2, 2024 | Body Image, Eating Disorders, Self-Care
Despite becoming an increasingly common concern, body image distress often gets written off as superficial or vain. In reality, it is a complex phenomenon, often rooted in deeply ingrained neural pathways and psychological processes. By delving into the neuroscience...
by Eada Gendelman | Jan 1, 2024 | Mental Health, Personal Growth
We all know that gratitude practices have the power to drastically change our mental health for the better. However, many people are still unclear on how to actually incorporate gratitude in a consistent way. Here are 4 straightforward ideas for making gratitude a...
by Eada Gendelman | Dec 1, 2023 | Depression, Emotions, Holidays, Mental Health, The Holidays
As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, many individuals find themselves battling a common but often underestimated foe: seasonal depression, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a form of depression that occurs in a seasonal pattern,...