The following are links to various resources (podcast episodes, Instagram account, books, websites, and organizations) that I regularly refer to working with clients. On the blog is a post specifically about anti-diet culture resources and information. Many of them are eating disorder specific, but also encompass DBT, general mental health, burnout, and other areas of interest. I will try to keep updating this regularly, but this was originally posted in June 2022.
National & Regional Organizations For Eating Disorder Treatment & Advocacy
General Resources
988 Suicide and Crisis Helpline
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255
Online Mental Health Resources
National Alliance on Mental Illness (National)
Domestic Violence Help:
- National Domestic Violence Hotline Hours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish and 200+ through interpretation service Learn more 800-799-7233
- Virginia Beach: Samaritan House 757-251-0144
- Wilmington, NC: Domestic Violence Shelter and Services 910.343.0703
Substance Abuse & Mental Health:
- Live Another Day – Live Another Day believes in equal access to life-saving mental health and substance use resources. This website provides extensive information on the best resources available.
- The Summit Wellness Group – The Summit Wellness Group also has an excellent guide written and curated by women of color: Over 60 BIPOC resources for addiction and mental health.
Eating Disorder Treatment – Virginia
- Tidewater Region Providers
- Mary Crutchfield, NP with Leva Psychiatry in Virginia Beach, VA – the only non-military ED psychiatry specialist in the Hampton Roads area
- Mary Dye, RD, CEDRD-S with Mary Dye Nutrition and Nutrition Director at Prosperity Eating Disorders and Wellness, a PHP and IOP program with locations in Herndon and Norfolk, VA
- Erin Bulinski, LCSW at Blossom Counseling in Pantops, VA – outpatient counseling for eating disorders
- Jaclyn Powell Nutrition – Charlottesville, VA – outpatient nutrition counseling for eating disorders
- Coastal Collaborative Care – Alexandria, VA – – resource page & outpatient counseling for eating disorders
- Center for Discovery
- Eating Recovery Center & Pathlight Mood & Anxiety – Virtual Services in Virginia
- Within Health – Virtual IOP & PHP
- Veritas Collaborative – PHP & IOP in Richmond
- Aster Springs – in Richmond Area
Mental health Treatment Resources – Virginia
Pasadena Villa – Norfolk, VA Outpatient Mental Health PHP/IOP
Books
Here is my Amazon list of therapy books, which encompasses a lot of different topics.
Podcasts
- Food Psych with Dr. Christy Harrison
- Ed on ED – Dr. Ed Tyson has been a guest on several podcasts about eating disorders and has his own treatment center in Texas as well as serving on the advisory board at Within Health – here is one such episode that I thought was helpful: What People with Eating Disorders Want You To Know
- PeaceMeal – through the Emily Program and Accanto Health
- iWeigh with Jameela Jamil
- Maintenance Phase with Michael Hobbes and Aubrey Gordon
- 10% Happier
For Your Support System:
Parents: Becky Henry
Apps
Random or Interesting bits of Helpful Information
- What is DBT?
- Intuitive Eating Intro
- Center for Mindful Self Compassion
- Articles on Eating Disorders from Florida Rehab Specialists
- Self-Care Tips for College Students from bestcolleges.com
- Nursing Home Abuse Center
Weight Bias Resources (March 2023)
- Understanding your biases | Psychological & Brain Sciences
- The burden of weight stigma (APA.org)
- National Eating Disorders Association Connections & Toolkits for Parents, Educators, Coaches & Workplace
- Food Psych with Christy Harrison and Meg Boggs (podcast)
- Maintenance Phase (podcast)
- iWeigh with Jameela Jamil & Dr. Joshua (podcast)
- Working Through Weight Stigma – SimplePractice
- 5 reasons not to comment on someone’s weight this holiday season | Curated
- Top Ten Reasons Why BMI is Bogus (NPR)
- Sick Enough by Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani
- Body Kindness by Rebecca Scritchfield, RDN
- Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison, MPH, RDN
- More Than A Body by Lindsey Kite, PhD & Lexie Kite, PhD
- Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings
- Unapologetic Eating by Alissa Rumsey
- Weight Stigma Model for QoL Among Children – Frontiers in Psychology, April 2021
- The Impact of Weight Stigma on Children
- Internalized Weight Stigma
- How to Diversify Your Feed – mysignaturenutrition.com
- American Nurse’s Association – Weight Stigma: Clinical Implications and Practical Solutions
- Bias, Discrimination & Obesity
- 5 Unspoken Truths About Weight Stigma
- Your Body Is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
- The Body Positive: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
- Ragen Chastain: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Weight & Healthcare Substack
- Jessamyn Stanley: Instagram, Facebook
- Kimmie Singh, MS, RD: Instagram, Twitter
- Michelle Rogers: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
- Aaron Flores, RDN: Instagram, Facebook
We all use different platforms – I happen to use Instagram the most right now. It is important that the positive messages outweigh (pun intended) the negative ones, so I encourage everyone to revamp their social media with positive messages, updates from loved ones, and cuteness (I like puppies!). If you are also interested in feng shui, travel, books, or design, I am happy to share my recommendations for that stuff as well.