Eating Disorder & Trauma Support Blog

Eating Disorders & Athletes: The Psychology Around Extreme Sports Competition

In 1994, gymnast Christy Henrich tragically passed away from multiple organ failure caused by starvation, following a battle with anorexia and bulimia. She was a dedicated athlete, and ended up...

Are Video Meetings Impacting Your Body Image – Hear Dr. Maria Rago’s Insights in Self Magazine

In an important Self Magazine article, “Zoom Is Really Triggering My Eating Disorder,” author of the article, Jeanne Sager, and Dr. Maria Rago dive into how the constant presence of video...

Nourishing Mind and Body with a Dietitian Approved Recipe: Roasted Eggplant Dip

Hi! I’m Samantha Estes-Michaels, one of the Dietitians here at Rago & Associates, who specializes in working with those who struggle with an eating disorder. Working with the eating disorder...

A ‘Wicked’ take on Body Image Issues: What Not to Say to Someone

Another day, another incredible article feature with Dr. Maria Rago. Due to her expertise in eating disorders and working with people who struggle with body image issues, she was recently quoted in an...

Eating Disorders and Social Media: The Impact on our Kid’s Mental Health

Our very own, Dr. Maria Rago, was quoted as an expert in the psychology and eating disorder recovery space, to get her thoughts on a recent debate around social influencers and the impact social media...

Body Positive Celebrities Sharing Their Own Body Image Struggles

In a recent article by Everyday Health, they discuss the impact of Taylor Swift’s openness about her own body image struggles and the impact it has on her young fans.  Our very own Dr. Maria...

Body Dysmorphic Disorder Therapy Exercises

The article titled “When the mirror is the enemy: An inside (and raw) look at body dysmorphic disorder”, published by The Midst, provides an in-depth exploration of body dysmorphic...

Understanding Eating Disorders: A Presentation from Dr. Maria Rago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Optro9heXtw&t=281s Check out this FREE webinar to help people understand Eating Disorders. Thank you to the NAMI Cook County North Suburban team for having us!...

Debunking Common Myths Around Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are complex and often misunderstood mental health conditions. Despite their prevalence, numerous myths and misconceptions can obscure the reality of these disorders and hinder...