Eating Disorder
Why is Women’s Mental Health Important?
Why Women’s Mental Health Deserves Dedicated Support Women’s mental health deserves unique attention, as women face unique biological, emotional, and societal pressures that increase their risk for mental health conditions. At Amend, we provide gender-informed, trauma-sensitive care that meets women where they are—across every life stage. 1 in 5 Women Will Face a…
Read MoreUnderstanding Nutrition and Mental Health
It’s an age-old adage, yet one that modern medicine has more than vindicated; nutrition and mental health are linked, and real food plays a significant role in a person’s physical and mental well-being. Most of us learn that the food we consume is digested by the body and converted into energy and the building blocks…
Read More8 Different Types of Eating Disorders
Many different types of eating disorders exist and affect roughly 20 million women and 10 million men in the United States alone. More than just a peculiar set of rules or conditions surrounding meals and diet, eating disorders are characterized by food choices and behaviors surrounding food that are actively harmful, detrimental, and unhealthy. Eating disorders, in general,…
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