As of February 1, 443,000 people in the United States have died from COVID-19 complications — more than the population of Minneapolis. By the end of February, that number is expected to cross the half-million mark. That’s difficult to wrap your head around, and even as hope is on the horizon in the form of … Read More
Many people who suffer from an eating disorder are intensely anxious about their appearance. But in some cases, it’s not just the eating disorder that’s contributing to these troubling thoughts. Eating disorders often coexist with body dysmorphic disorder, a mental health condition that causes a person to become overwhelmed by thoughts or feelings about … Read More
As we begin the new year, with it often comes proclamations of commitments to better health, spending more time with friends and family, learning new skills, or cutting back on certain vices. Dry January isn’t a new concept, but the idea of forgoing alcohol consumption for the first month of the year is a notion … Read More
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted virtually all aspects of life in the United States. According to a recent study from researchers at Mayo Clinic, the effects of this ongoing public health crisis include changes in mental well-being and certain types of substance use among young adults. The study found that alcohol use among young adults … Read More
Even in the best years, the holiday season can be a difficult time for many people. And let’s be honest here: very few of us would describe 2020 as a “best year.” Typically, the challenges of this season include feeling pressured to find the perfect gift for everyone on our list, worrying about the financial … Read More
The holiday season comes around every year and creates a ripple in our everyday life. For most the holidays are to connect, gather, love and celebrate. For us in recovery from addiction, eating disorders and mental health, the holidays can be a struggle and difficult to maneuver. In recovery, I have learned that I can … Read More
The decision to seek out care for an eating disorder, substance use disorder, mood disorder or trauma can be immensely challenging. There are many fears and questions, as well as barriers that exist to accessing quality care, so that even while there is initial relief in finally making a commitment to seek help, that hope … Read More
If you’re hoping to have a perfect recovery experience, Jena Morrow Margis has some bad news for you. “If perfection is our goal, we’re absolutely destined to fail,” she said during an Oct. 27 interview. Jena, who serves as the Timberline Knolls alumnae coordinator, made this comment while speaking with Kirsten Müller-Daubermann as part of … Read More
We live in an era where it’s sometimes difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. Trusting everything you see on television or online can be a perilous strategy in 2020. This isn’t a phenomenon that’s only cropped up over these last few years, however. If you’ve ever leafed through a fashion or nutrition magazine – or … Read More
If there is one thing we can all relate to at the present moment, it is that in many ways, our lives have gotten significantly more uncomfortable in the year 2020. Insecurity and uncertainty brought about by the pandemic, coupled with economic fragility, unemployment, and major shifts in education, healthcare, not to mention travel and … Read More
