Eating disorder therapist Lindsay Hall writes about how to create a body-positive home environment for teens.

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By: Alison Ross, LMFT, CEDS In diet culture, the desire to be healthy and the desire to be thin are often intertwined, but they are not...

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If you grew up in an environment that made you feel ashamed or anxious about your body, it probably effected your body image and may have...