Good Grief
Check out our podcast, Mental Note. The holidays are not always Hallmark-card-perfect. Sometimes they are just as much a reminder of who we have lost…
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Up From "Down Under"
Check out our podcast, Mental Note. Robyn Cruze teaches us about the co-morbidity between substance use and eating disoders, how coping mechanisms and…
Mental Health: How Honesty Can Break Us Out of Isolation - Ana Agarrat
Think about it: Life would be so much more real and honest if we could just express our vulnerabilities and struggles more openly! But, unfortunately,…
Are You Drinking to Numb Your Feelings?
My efforts to drink moderately were hopeless. Other people could drink and still hold it together, it seemed, so, why couldn't I? You see, I really…
Gorge
Check out our podcast, Mental Note. Join us as we talk with Kara Richardson Whitely, author of the book Gorge, about her lifelong journey towards…
Parenting a Child with OCD: A Mother's Story
The diagnosis of OCD was not new to our family. OCD was something we were familiar with, but our knowledge on how to recognize and fight it was…
“Good Grief” – Jeana Cost
I recently read a People magazine article featuring Sheryl Sandberg that said "Grief is a crash course in perspective." Out of all the cliché grief…
Drag Queen Wisdom
Check out our podcast, Mental Note. Eric Dorsa shares his story of grappling with life-threatening eating disorder, drug and alcohol abuse and an…
Recovery At Any Age
Check out our podcast, Mental Note. Kelli's life seemed perfect from the outside: mother of two, active in church, a successful career, and loving…
Anxiety and Panic: Prince Harry Shares His Struggles
Recently, Prince Harry discussed his own struggles with anxiety and panic attacks, which were at times triggered by being in a crowded room. Some…
10 Ways to Sleep Better, Avoid Insomnia, and Feel Better in Recovery
In our clinic, those who seek help for binge eating disorder (BED), night eating syndrome (NES), and loss of control eating (LOC) tend to skip meals,…
Instagram and Pretty Little Liars Star Troian Bellisario Team Up to Talk About Mental Illness
Those us who are familiar with mental health illnesses know that oftentimes sufferers mask their symptoms. Nowhere is that more true than in social…
Nicole's Story
Check out our podcast, Mental Note. Nicole’s story is one where she shares how she connected her passion for adventure into overcoming her eating…
How to Let Go of Perfectionism in Eating Disorder Recovery
Society tells us that there is a right and wrong way to eat, that certain foods are good and others are bad. But, food is just food; it doesn't have a…
Is an Eating Disorder a Mental Illness? Yes, Here's Why.
Eating disorders are mental illnesses. Here's why.
“You Must Be Crazy:” 4 Myths About Mental Illness - Kristie Nichols
Despite the prevalence of mental illness, there are still so many misconceptions about what it means to live with one. So, today, I'll break down four…
A Highly Effective Approach to Treating Anxiety and Mood Issues
With time, you can eventually learn how to simply acknowledge your thoughts, be curious about them and let the negative ones “be” while…
Mental Health Awareness Month: Let’s Break the Stigma - Hannah Mittleman & Lara Schuster Effland
Improved access to mental health treatment starts with awareness. Reduce stigma during Mental Health Awareness Month with tips from ERC Pathlight,…
3 Ways Mindfulness Supports Depression and Anxiety Recovery - Dr. Gina Picchiotti
Mindfulness is generally associated with lasting improvements in social, emotional, mental, and physical health. Here are three specific benefits of a…
3 Ways We Armor Up to Avoid Shame - and How It Impacts Recovery
With words of wisdom from Brene Brown, Jennifer Lombardi explains the three types of "armor" we put on on to avoid feeling fear, shame, and…
Mindfulness and the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders - Kasi Howard, PsyD
Kasi Howard, PsyD is the Director of Training and a Staff Psychologist at Eating Recovery Center of San Antonio. Below she shares information on…
Finding a Life Worth Living: Dialectical Behavior Therapy in the Recovery Journey - Kay Watt
The treatment philosophy in the Eating Recovery Center family of programs leverages various evidence- based therapeutic interventions proven to…
Register Now for Pathlight Therapeutic Summer Camp for Teens!
Register Now for Pathlight Therapeutic Summer Camp for Teens! Unstructured time is time for mental health issue to run rampant, particularly for…
Depression: Why It’s Important To Speak Up
Julie Hersch, the talented author of Struck By Living, speaks about her experience with depression.
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