by Bahar Moheban, M.A | May 13, 2019 | Eating Disorders
Men can have anorexia, too. Yup, you read that correctly. Unfortunately, an obvious stigma exists towards men who struggle with eating disorders, although these conditions can affect anyone when certain risk factors are in place. As a society, we must recognize that...
by Dr. Nazanin Moali | Oct 12, 2016 | Eating Disorders
Reverse anorexia, muscle dysmorphia, or bigorexia are all names for a type of body dysmorphic disorder that is characterized by an intense desire to increase one’s body size. Sufferers of reverse anorexia are constantly preoccupied with eating more food, and they...
by Dr. Nazanin Moali | Oct 5, 2016 | Eating Disorders
Anorexia nervosa is one of the deadliest mental illnesses and can be one of the most challenging eating disorders to treat. Individuals with anorexia nervosa struggle with dysfunctional behaviors and thoughts about food and weight, which are accompanied by negative...
by Dr. Nazanin Moali | Jul 18, 2016 | Mental Health
Eating disorders are one of the deadliest mental health disorders. Living and practicing in Los Angeles, I work on a daily basis with many driven parents whose lives are dedicated to providing their children with the best chance of having of successful life. These...
by Dr. Nazanin Moali | Jul 6, 2016 | Eating Disorders
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by food restrictions combined with an intense fear of gaining weight and becoming overweight. Often, the fear of gaining weight does not decrease as the weight decreases. In a majority of cases, these fears even...
