Navigating the Maze

Understanding teen eating disorders and their treatment.

Genetics
Genes and Size, You Can’t Turn a Labrador Into a Greyhound

Cris E. Haltom Ph.D., CEDS on June 25, 2026

Kristin learns from her therapist that body size is largely genetic and thinness isn’t always healthy. Her restrictive dieting harmed her health; recovery required re-nourishing.

Kristin learns from her therapist that body size is largely genetic and thinness isn’t always healthy. Her restrictive dieting harmed her health; recovery required re-nourishing.

Eating Disorders
Let Go of Mealtime Performance

Cris E. Haltom Ph.D., CEDS on October 27, 2025

Noticing, questioning, and modifying thoughts and behaviors that drive performative eating can help shift focus toward natural body cues for when, what, and how much to eat.

Noticing, questioning, and modifying thoughts and behaviors that drive performative eating can help shift focus toward natural body cues for when, what, and how much to eat.

Body Image
Break Free From the Fear of Weight Gain

Cris E. Haltom Ph.D., CEDS on September 30, 2025

Escape the damaging effects of weight anxiety by accepting your natural body, eating balanced meals, exercising for overall well-being, and valuing health at every size.

Escape the damaging effects of weight anxiety by accepting your natural body, eating balanced meals, exercising for overall well-being, and valuing health at every size.

Social Media
Why Social Media Makes You Feel Worse

Cris E. Haltom Ph.D., CEDS on June 27, 2025

Upward comparisons—spotting the gap between who I am and who I aspire to be—often lead to dissatisfaction. People scroll for inspiration but usually end up feeling worse instead

Upward comparisons—spotting the gap between who I am and who I aspire to be—often lead to dissatisfaction. People scroll for inspiration but usually end up feeling worse instead

Body Image
Confronting Digital Beauty Myths

Cris E. Haltom Ph.D., CEDS on May 30, 2025

Seeing perfect-looking people on social media can make us feel like we're not enough. It's time to challenge images like these that promote unrealistic thin-body ideals.

Seeing perfect-looking people on social media can make us feel like we're not enough. It's time to challenge images like these that promote unrealistic thin-body ideals.

OCD
OCD and Eating Disorders: A Dangerous Alliance

Cris E. Haltom Ph.D., CEDS on April 28, 2025

The overlap between eating disorders and OCD is all too common. They often need to be addressed together because they can be interrelated. Recovery from both can be achieved.

The overlap between eating disorders and OCD is all too common. They often need to be addressed together because they can be interrelated. Recovery from both can be achieved.

Body Image
Unpacking the "Perfect Body" Myth

Cris E. Haltom Ph.D., CEDS on January 15, 2025

The idea of a "perfect body" is a myth. It's perpetuated by online media and has been linked to body dissatisfaction and eating disorders. Here's what to do about it.

The idea of a "perfect body" is a myth. It's perpetuated by online media and has been linked to body dissatisfaction and eating disorders. Here's what to do about it.

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The Power of Enough

We’re all holding onto something we’re sure we can’t give up on, but research shows that letting go can boost our happiness a lot more than we might think.

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Self Tests are all about you. Are you outgoing or introverted? Are you a narcissist? Does perfectionism hold you back? Find out the answers to these questions and more with Psychology Today.

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