Download the PDF This article provides a survey of eating disorders in men, highlights the dramatic rise in eating disorders, identifies issues specific to males, and suggests areas for research and intervention. This survey concludes that men with eating disorders are currently under-diagnosed, undertreated, and misunderstood by many clinicians who Read more…
Has an eating disorder caused grief in your life? Since the year 2000, the number of men diagnosed with eating disorders has risen by almost 30%. Although eating disorders are still more common among women, the struggle is just as grueling for men. This leaves millions of men searching for Read more…
Chris is one of our primary therapists and he has worked at Prescott House for over a decade. Prior to beginning his career at Prescott House, he spent the majority of his adult life working in the restaurant industry as a chef. After getting sober, his family became one Read more…
The Power of Amino Acids If you or a loved one is recovering from addiction, then you’re probably familiar with the mood swings that accompany withdrawal. Although sudden personality shifts are normal during treatment, there are ways to manage them. A few weeks ago, we published an article that explained Read more…
Healthy Body Helps Cure a Sick Mind At Prescott House, we take a complete view of recovery where nutrition is an important but oft-forgotten piece of the puzzle for recovering addicts. The importance of a healthy diet for everyone can’t be overstated. The role of diet in recovery has additional Read more…
Overcoming Male Eating Disorder Shame By Doug Winter, MS, LASAC, CSAT and Ray Lemberg, Ph.D. Eight clients at an eating disorder treatment center are sitting in a circle. All are laughing and smiling and the feeling is jovial. In the center of the room, one of them is drawing Read more…
