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ARFID: Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder is much more than just “fussy eating”

New article from Special Needs Jungle: By Dr Kim Collett, Associate Lecturer and Researcher specialising in inclusive education and SEND Mealtimes, as most parents know, can be a c...

What Every Parent Should Know About ARFID in Kids

If meals feel like a daily drama and your child’s “safe foods” keep shrinking, you’re not alone. Sometimes, what looks like picky eating is actually ARFID. You can take small, stea...

Experts Agree on Single Treatment Approach for Children with Severe Food Refusal

Experts agree that exposure therapy is the core treatment for children with ARFID and paediatric feeding disorder. The post Experts Agree on Single Treatment Approach for Children...

Clinging to Safety: The Hidden Logic of Eating Disorders

Disordered eating can feel protective, helping manage stress. Recovery involves facing food-related anxiety with support, building trust, and letting go of harmful coping patterns.

770 SHORT-FORM FEAR OF FOOD QUESTIONNAIRE (FFQ-9) HAS CLINICAL PROMISE IN PATIENTS WITH FUNCTIONAL DYSPEPSIA AND GASTROP...

How Attachment Patterns Shape Eating Disorders

What if eating disorders are not just about food or body image? Explore how attachment wounds and emotional survival shape the symptoms beneath the surface.

«Ό,τι έτρωγε, το έβγαζε» – Το μαρτύριο της νευρικής βουλιμίας, οι μικρές ηλικίες, τα πρώτα σημάδια

Από την πανδημία και μετά καταγράφεται υπερδιπλασιασμός των ατόμων που πάσχουν από διαταραχές πρόσληψης τροφής. Ωστόσο, οι δομές στο σύστημα υγείας παραμένουν ελάχιστες

Ваш ребенок любит только пиццу, сосиски и картошку фри — а от любой новой еды отказывается? Без паники: это еще не значи...

В 2013 году врачи впервые установили критерии расстройства, при котором дети едят только очень ограниченное количество продуктов. Оно приводит к большим проблемам со здоровьем и пл...

For preschoolers, fear of new foods is common—and responding can feel anything but simple

Feeding children can be challenging. It is sometimes hard to know if you're getting it right. We want the best for our children, and we often think that means making sure they eat...

'Orthorexia' Is More And More Common. Here's What You Should Know About It.

Social media pressures only makes this condition more prevalent.

When your child has an eating disorder: ‘Get curious about how it is serving them – because I promise you it is’

Might your child have an ED – an eating disorder? It’s a highly emotive and distressing question and, if we suspect they have, it’s not something we can ignore. Catching them early...

Therapists Say This Common Fear Is One Of The Biggest Signs Of Avoidant Personality Disorder

If you’ve ever had to walk into a room full of strangers or speak in front of a crowd, you’re familiar with social anxiety. It’s a fear of being judged or negatively evaluated. In...

Inside China’s hidden eating disorder communities

On Chinese social media, eating disorders are reframed as discipline and beauty, sustained by coded language, visual culture, and online communities.

Anorexia Recovery Rates Remain Below 50% as Researchers Call for Rethink of Inpatient Care

Researchers argue that anorexia recovery rates will not improve until inpatient care moves beyond purely biomedical frameworks. The post Anorexia Recovery Rates Remain Below 50% as...

Parent of teen who only eats plain foods 'terrified' child could go blind

Sarah and her husband have tried everything to get their son, who eats mainly bread, crackers and pasta.

Burnt Out and Stuck in Eating Disorder Recovery

Burnout in recovery can feel like stability, but it often hides ongoing patterns. Learn what is really keeping you stuck.

Study Challenges Long-Held Fears About Food Allergies and Teen Eating Behaviors

A long-term study found adolescents with early food allergies did not experience greater eating difficulties later in life. The post Study Challenges Long-Held Fears About Food All...

The Thin Line: GLP-1 Drugs and the Rise of Disordered Eating

GLP-1 agonists have been a remarkable treatment for those who suffer from obesity-related illness, but suppressing hunger cues could pose a risk for those with eating disorders.

Therapists Say This Common Fear Is One Of The Biggest Signs Of Avoidant Personality Disorder

Here’s how to tell if what you’re feeling is a sign of a deeper mental health issue.

'Food Noise' and the Science of Interoceptive Awareness

Eliminating "food noise" comes with a cost. True health requires mindful nourishment rather than total control.

The Voice That Says “Eat”—Even When You’re Full

Food noise is persistent food thoughts beyond physical hunger that drive compulsive eating via reward. Regular meals and emotional eating awareness help restore health.

The Comparison Trap in Eating Disorder Recovery

Constant comparison can stall eating disorder recovery. Learn how to notice it, reframe it, and reclaim your own healing path.

Understanding the Link Between Mental Health and Anorexia

Recognising eating disorders as mental health struggles enables early support and successful long term recovery. The post Understanding the Link Between Mental Health and Anorexia...