The Importance of Early Intervention for Eating Disorders

When it comes to eating disorder treatment and recovery, the images we’re shown aren’t the most encouraging. Recognizing the impact eating disorders can have on one’s health and wellness is important. However, limiting the depiction of these mental health conditions to the worst cases leaves many confused and in limbo. By perpetuating this harmful stereotype, society reinforces dangerous thoughts about ‘rock bottom’ and what it means to be ‘sick enough’ for treatment.