Special Topics

What is Drunkorexia?

Drunkorexia is an eating disorder characterized by limiting caloric intake to accommodate drinking alcohol. This may involve behaviors aligned with anorexia like restricting food, skipping meals, or excessive exercising before drinking, or may involve bulimic [...]

Benefits of Horticulture Therapy in Eating Disorder Treatment

A centerpiece for healing from eating disorders A warm and inviting space for staff and clients alike, the therapeutic garden is a centerpiece to the healing energy at Walden’s Center for Recovery in Dedham, [...]

What is the Latest Eating Disorder Research?

Recent months have brought some exciting research developments related to eating disorders. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights!

The Benefits of Athlete-Specific Eating Disorder Treatment

A perfect storm Research has shown that the pandemic has magnified the prevalence of eating disorders across all demographics. There isn’t a group that has been spared including competitive athletes. An inability to access [...]

How to Support a Friend with Dysmorphia

Dys #1: Dysmorphia If your friend is struggling with body dysmorphia, you probably notice they often obsess about perceived flaws in their appearance. Their targets may correlate with body parts scrutinized by (and photoshopped by) [...]

Walden Featured on Great Day Connecticut in two-part series

The WFSB Channel 3 crew stopped by our Center for Recovery to learn how our innovative, state-of-the-art facility inspires recovery. See how our integrative therapies team incorporates yoga, music, gardening, and even biofeedback to [...]

Walden Behavioral Care Announces B’SHALOM, the Company’s First Dedicated Virtual Eating Disorder Treatment Program for the Jewish Community

WALTHAM, Mass., June 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Walden Behavioral Care, a leading specialty healthcare system focused on the treatment of eating disorders, announced today the launch of its B’SHALOM intensive outpatient program (IOP). [...]