--- title: "Blog" date: 2025-06-23 author: "Chris Willson" --- # Blog - ![A group of friends relax at a campsite at sunset, with one playing guitar while the others lounge and laugh beside a tent.](https://newcircle.com/wp-content/uploads/friends-camping-1.webp "Eating Disorder Recovery: One Summer in Exchange for a Lifetime in the Sun 3") June 1, 2026•3 min• ### Eating Disorder Recovery: One Summer in Exchange for a Lifetime in the Sun Anyone working in the field of eating disorder recovery can \[...\] [Read More](https://newcircle.com/blog/eating-disorder-recovery-during-summer/) - ![NewCircle Residents with Dog](https://newcircle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025_08_22_New-Circle_3175-2.webp "Mental Health Awareness Month and Eating Disorder Recovery 6") May 21, 2026•6 min• ### Mental Health Awareness Month and Eating Disorder Recovery Every May, Mental Health Awareness Month invites people, families, providers, \[...\] [Read More](https://newcircle.com/blog/mental-health-awareness-month/) - ![Friends engrossed in a card game, their expressions reflecting a sense of safety and community that is crucial for healing from the intersections of trauma and eating disorders.](https://newcircle.com/wp-content/uploads/2895654-1.webp "Trauma and Eating Disorders: How They’re Connected and Why It Matters 8") May 9, 2026•10 min• ### Trauma and Eating Disorders: How They’re Connected and Why It Matters Most people don’t develop an eating disorder because of food. \[...\] [Read More](https://newcircle.com/blog/trauma-and-eating-disorders/) - ![Three young women sitting on the grass in a sunny park, representing hopeful recovery and social connection after orthorexia.](https://newcircle.com/wp-content/uploads/women-outdoors.webp "Is It Healthy Eating or Orthorexia Nervosa? 10") March 26, 2026•12 min• ### Is It Healthy Eating or Orthorexia Nervosa? Content note: This article talks about eating disorders and orthorexia \[...\] [Read More](https://newcircle.com/blog/is-it-healthy-eating-or-orthorexia-nervosa/) - ![Two young women sitting together on a bed, smiling and writing in journals with colored pencils, representing compassionate support for eating disorders at NewCircle.](https://newcircle.com/wp-content/uploads/support-for-eating-disorders-scaled.webp "Support for eating disorders") February 26, 2026•6 min• ### How to Support a Loved One in Eating Disorder Treatment Content Note: This article is for informational purposes only and \[...\] [Read More](https://newcircle.com/blog/how-to-support-a-loved-one-in-ed-treatment/) - ![One of the activities at a weight-neutral eating disorder treatment center in Birmingham, AL.](https://newcircle.com/wp-content/uploads/Art-Therapy-scaled.webp "Art therapy at NewCircle") February 23, 2026•7 min• ### Beyond the Scale: The Importance of Weight-Neutral Eating Disorder Treatment Content note: This article discusses eating disorders and weight stigma. It \[...\] [Read More](https://newcircle.com/blog/weight-neutral-ed-treatment/) - ![Celebrate NEDAW 2026 concept image](https://newcircle.com/wp-content/uploads/celebrate-nedaw.webp "Celebrate NEDAW 2026") February 19, 2026•4 min• ### Every BODY Belongs: Celebrating Hope and Healing This National Eating Disorders Awareness Week Every February, conversations about health often feel limited, centering on \[...\] [Read More](https://newcircle.com/blog/nedaw2026/) - ![PHP vs IOP featured image](https://newcircle.com/wp-content/uploads/new_circle_kps_021.webp "PHP vs. IOP: Which Level of Care is Right for Your Schedule? 17") February 16, 2026•8 min• ### PHP vs. IOP: Which Level of Care is Right for Your Schedule? If you’re looking into eating disorder treatment in Birmingham, Alabama, \[...\] [Read More](https://newcircle.com/blog/php-vs-iop/) - ![Adolescents playing together. An image representing ADHD and binge eating treatment.](https://newcircle.com/wp-content/uploads/adolescents-scaled.webp "ADHD and binge eating") February 10, 2026•8 min• ### The ADHD and Binge Eating Connection: Why Executive Function Matters Content note: This article discusses eating disorder behaviors, body image, \[...\] [Read More](https://newcircle.com/blog/adhd-and-binge-eating/) - ![What is Diabulimia featured image, showing a woman using a diabetes kit.](https://newcircle.com/wp-content/uploads/diabetes-type-1.webp "What Is Diabulimia? Signs, Risks, and Why It’s Often Missed in Type 1 Diabetes 20") January 23, 2026•10 min• ### What Is Diabulimia? Signs, Risks, and Why It’s Often Missed in Type 1 Diabetes Content disclaimer: This article provides educational information but does not \[...\] [Read More](https://newcircle.com/blog/what-is-diabulimia/) - ![Group of friends holding sparklers at a New Year celebration, highlighting how social pressure can hide signs of orthorexia behind “wellness” goals.](https://newcircle.com/wp-content/uploads/new-year-trends.webp "How New Year’s Wellness Trends Can Mask Signs of Orthorexia 22") January 20, 2026•7 min• ### How New Year’s Wellness Trends Can Mask Signs of Orthorexia Content note: This article is for education only and is \[...\] [Read More](https://newcircle.com/blog/signs-of-orthorexia/) - ![An image of happy teenagers, representing close friendship and support, offering a positive contrast to the isolation and hurt that body shaming can cause.](https://newcircle.com/wp-content/uploads/friends-indoors.webp "The Link Between Body Shaming and Eating Disorders 25") December 14, 2025•9 min• ### The Link Between Body Shaming and Eating Disorders Trigger warning: This article mentions body shaming words, weight, and \[...\] [Read More](https://newcircle.com/blog/link-between-body-shaming-and-eating-disorders/) - ![ED support group for ARFID in adults](https://newcircle.com/wp-content/uploads/ED-support-group.webp "ARFID in Adults: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment Options 28") December 5, 2025•9 min• ### ARFID in Adults: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment Options If you’ve spent years feeling “picky,” anxious at mealtimes, or \[...\] [Read More](https://newcircle.com/blog/arfid-in-adults/) - ![A group of friends celebrate at dusk on an outdoor patio, smiling and holding sparklers beneath glowing paper lanterns.](https://newcircle.com/wp-content/uploads/holiday-celebration-1.webp "The Ultimate Guide to Navigating Holidays With an Eating Disorder 32") November 10, 2025•6 min• ### The Ultimate Guide to Navigating Holidays With an Eating Disorder Content note: This guide mentions gatherings, body comments, and holiday \[...\] [Read More](https://newcircle.com/blog/navigating-holidays-with-an-eating-disorder/) - ![Adolescent Eating Disorder Treatment in Birmingham, AL - Two teenage friends laugh and toss colorful autumn leaves in a sunlit park, wearing cozy sweaters and backpacks.](https://newcircle.com/wp-content/uploads/two-teenagers.webp "Night Eating Syndrome, Signs, Symptoms, and a Simple Self-Check Quiz 35") November 7, 2025•7 min• ### Night Eating Syndrome, Signs, Symptoms, and a Simple Self-Check Quiz Late-night eating can feel lonely and frustrating, especially when it \[...\] [Read More](https://newcircle.com/blog/night-eating-syndrome-nes/) - ![A mother and daughter enjoy a sunny park, smiling as they blow soap bubbles together.](https://newcircle.com/wp-content/uploads/mom-and-daughter.webp "Intuitive Eating 101: The 10 Principles Explained in Daily Life 38") November 3, 2025•9 min• ### Intuitive Eating 101: The 10 Principles Explained in Daily Life Food rules get loud. Advice conflicts. One blog says cut \[...\] [Read More](https://newcircle.com/blog/intuitive-eating-101/) - ![DSLR camera on a tripod, recording a woman standing in a bright kitchen.](https://newcircle.com/wp-content/uploads/digital-camera.webp "What Is Toxic Diet Culture and How Does It Impact Mental Health? 41") September 22, 2025•6 min• ### What Is Toxic Diet Culture and How Does It Impact Mental Health? You open TikTok after dinner, and within minutes, your feed \[...\] [Read More](https://newcircle.com/blog/what-is-toxic-diet-culture/) - ![A distressed, isolated young person sits alone by a bright window, representing binge eating disorder shame.](https://newcircle.com/wp-content/uploads/A-distressed-isolated-young-person-sits-alone-by-a-bright-window-representing-binge-eating-disorder-shame.webp "A distressed, isolated young person sits alone by a bright window, representing binge eating disorder shame.") August 6, 2025•6 min• ### Binge Eating Disorder Symptoms: How to Identify Them in Yourself or a Loved One [Read More](https://newcircle.com/blog/binge-eating-disorder-symptoms/) - ![Depositphotos 218102366 S](https://newcircle.com/wp-content/uploads/Depositphotos_218102366_S.webp "Depositphotos_218102366_S") August 6, 2025•5 min• ### Is Body Dysmorphia an Eating Disorder? Here’s What You Need to Know [Read More](https://newcircle.com/blog/is-body-dysmorphia-an-eating-disorder/) - ![Friends walk arm-in-arm on a beach, representing support in understanding bulimia nervosa vs binge eating disorder](https://newcircle.com/wp-content/uploads/Friends-walk-arm-in-arm-on-a-beach-representing-support-in-understanding-bulimia-nervosa-vs-binge-eating-disorder.webp "Friends walk arm-in-arm on a beach, representing support in understanding bulimia nervosa vs binge eating disorder") August 6, 2025•7 min• ### What Is the Primary Distinction Between Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder? [Read More](https://newcircle.com/blog/distinction-between-bulimia-nervosa-and-binge-eating-disorder/) - ![Two people holding hands, showing emotional support and connection on how to help someone with an eating disorder.](https://newcircle.com/wp-content/uploads/Depositphotos_595412092_L.webp "Depositphotos_595412092_L") August 6, 2025•6 min• ### How to Help Someone with an Eating Disorder Without Overstepping [Read More](https://newcircle.com/blog/how-to-help-someone-with-an-eating-disorder/) - ![Young adults cooking together in a kitchen, part of a supportive program addressing eating disorder symptoms](https://newcircle.com/wp-content/uploads/Depositphotos_754945660_L.webp "Depositphotos_754945660_L") August 6, 2025•6 min• ### Eating Disorder Symptoms: 10 Early Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore [Read More](https://newcircle.com/blog/eating-disorder-symptoms/)