How Facebook is taking a new approach to detecting suicide tendencies
The below article says that suicide is the second leading cause of death is 15-29 year olds. That is extremely scary. The article explains the steps that Facebook is now taking in a new program [...]
Baby Boomers Revisit Addictive Behaviors
As baby boomers face challenging milestones in life, such as failing health, injury, death of friends and family, many of them are turning to or returning to drugs. This generation first embraced recreational drug use [...]
Binge Eating Disorder – A Silent but Treatable Threat
While there is public awareness about Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa, there is a third eating disorder that is not nearly as well known: Binge Eating Disorder (BED). With the binge eater, the person will eat an [...]
Eating Disorders remain stuck in sickness when they are silenced. Speak Up about your struggles!!!
So often is the case that people keep their eating disorders hidden, silenced and secretive. Whether based in shame, fear or lack or interest in receiving help, this worsens the likelihood of recovery and wellness. Here [...]
Food, Drugs, Alcohol….Same Addictive Impact on the Brain
Do you struggle with controlling impulsive and compulsive behaviors related to addiction and food? Do you struggle to control urges with alcohol, drugs, food? Listen to this TED Talk by Dr. Nora Volkow, Director or [...]
Middle Aged Women Are Suffering from Eating Disorders
Although many people routinely associate eating disorders with teens and those in their twenties, middle aged women also feel pressure to be thin.The Renfrew Center treats such a growing number of middle aged women for [...]