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The Mental Health Connection: What to Know About Disordered Eating vs. Eating Disorders

February 16, 2024

Eating Disorder

At Atlanta Specialized Care, our name encapsulates our mission. We provide specialized care tailored to individuals facing challenges related to mood disorders, anxiety/OCD, addiction, trauma, eating disorders, family dynamics, social and communication difficulties, and executive functioning obstacles. We are committed to supporting our clients through personalized and dedicated treatment approaches.

Early identification and treatment of eating disorders significantly improve treatment outcomes. Given the increasing prevalence of eating disorders, particularly among teens and young adults, it is crucial to be knowledgeable about the signs and symptoms of both disordered eating and eating disorders.

Our Licensed Master Social Worker, Megan KcKinney, explains the difference between Disordered Eating vs. Eating Disorders: https://www.theahaconnection.com/the-mental-health-connection-what-to-know-about-disordered-eating-vs-eating-disorders/

Reach out to us to answer any questions you may have or to schedule an appointment at (678) 679-6959.

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