Overview
October 2020
Healthy Futures Next Steps for COVID19 Response
The rate of COVID-19 infections and deaths in Maricopa County remain steadily lower than the frightening summer spikes we witnessed, yet we are still at levels that call for continued caution, with a heaping dash of hope mixed in.
Healthy Futures’ COVID Response Team continues regular monitoring and planning, and at this time we are remaining in Phase 2 of our COVID-19 Response Plan.
“We believe education, trust, and communication are the keys to best possible outcomes. Explore all of our resources at your own pace, on your own time…and call us whenever you’re ready.”
Eating disorders have the highest mortality rates of any mental illness. It may seem alarming to begin with such a jarring statement, but we feel it’s important in any discussion of eating disorders, to always be clear and aware of their dangers.
How to stop judging yourself so harshly
The world is judgmental. It would be great if people didn’t judge others on seemingly every little thing. It would even be better if everyone liked everyone else, but sadly this in not the case.
Early intervention can be an essential step in helping to avoid an eating disorder. It’s also very important for families to have healthy and positive conversations around food, body and weight that are non-diet based and avoid judgment.
Advice to your adolescent self
If I was able to give advice to my adolescent self, this is what I would say.
There are several levels of care within eating disorder treatment and recovery. Where treatment begins depends upon the history and severity of the eating disorder, and what treatments have already been tried, if any.
From your friends at Healthy Futures
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