Binge-watching television while coping with depression doesn’t mix.  Binge-watching TV can actually complicate depression.  National Public Radio (NPR) recently published an article about research regarding binge-watching and depression. Scientists are having trouble defining what classifies a binge-watch as a binge-watch. While some researchers say that two episodes in a row count as a binge, other researchers specify a certain amount of hours watched. Research me... Read More

There is a misconception that an individual with binge eating disorder has a certain body type.   Binge eating disorder comes in all body types.  You by no means have to look a certain way to have an eating disorder.  Thinking, “I don’t look sick,” is a great way to convince ourselves we don’t have a problem.  When this happens, we get further and further away from beginning to recover from this illness. When we begin to realize that the app... Read More

As the nation continues to face high-levels of stress, families are susceptible to mounting pressures from finances and work. Raising a family can be rewarding and demanding even in healthy social and economic climates, so stressful times can make things much more challenging. An online survey by the American Psychological Association (APA), conducted by Harris Interactive in August 2010, found that 73 percent of parents report family responsibilities as a significant source of stress.... Read More