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Unlike other diseases, the research suggests that there is no one specific cause of mental health conditions. As a result, the cause of eating disorders is difficult to determine. Because of this fact, anyone can develop an eating disorder. However, you are able to overcome this condition. If you or a woman you love needs…
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Eating disorders are a major problem across the country. Millions of people of every socio-economic class, race, and gender are impacted by this mental health condition. In some cases, an eating disorder may be in your own home. If you suspect your daughter needs eating disorder treatment, a women’s treatment center, such as Crossroads Maine,…
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Eating disorders are common across the country. Anyone can be impacted by these challenging conditions, leaving many people feeling lost and bewildered. To make matters worst, many people do not understand the dangers of eating disorders. At our women’s eating disorder treatment center, we know that eating disorders pose unique challenges. However, we also know…
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On September 10, people across the globe will celebrate World Suicide Prevention Day. On this unique and solemn day, we remember those who have lost their lives to suicide and consider how to prevent future acts. At Crossroads Maine, we want to take this special day to consider how suicide affects the people closest to…
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From time to time, everyone feels sad or hopeless from time to time. However, there may come a time when you wonder if you should seek help for depression. A good rule of thumb is that if your feelings of sadness or hopelessness last for over two weeks, you may need to contact a depression…
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Pregnancy can be a stressful time of life. You want to keep yourself healthy for the sake of your baby and your partner, but, at the same time, you’re tempted to take your mind off of the anxiety by turning to alcohol. Unfortunately, as most medical experts will tell you, there is no known way…
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Addiction and mental health recovery is a feat that you should celebrate a little bit each day. Doing so can encourage you to stay sober, and help you to remember that each day is a new day to celebrate being free from substances. However, during the month of September, we observe National Recovery Month, a…
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The term “eating disorder” is thrown about rather loosely in many circumstances. However, the fifth edition of the Diagnostic Manual of Mental Disorders defines this serious condition as complex mental illnesses. This illness may require mental health and medical experts to ensure that the eating disorder doesn’t have nasty consequences. In the United States, millions…
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What’s the link between stress and addiction? Stress is a normal part of living, something we all feel at one time or another. You’re taking a test, in a quarrel with a friend, driving on a busy street; stress is a way for your body to signal danger. But how and why does it lead…
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Women around the country are living with eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia. An eating disorder may begin in a woman’s teenage years and stem from a range of factors, such as low self-esteem, and peer pressure. Furthermore, unrealistic advertisements and picture-perfect women in the media lead to distorted ideas of what a…
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