Tag: Princeton Center for Eating Disorders
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HEALTH MATTERS 2/25: Tips for Recognizing Changes in Eating Behaviors
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, increased levels of stress, anxiety and depression have been widespread across the globe. For those at risk for or those with current eating disorders, the challenges and mental health fallout appear to be compounded. To spread awareness and educate the community, Penn Medicine Princeton Center for Eating Disorders is participating…
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Princeton House Behavioral Health celebrates 50 years of providing hope, innovating care and changing lives
Fifty years ago, in July 1971, Princeton Hospital opened 84 licensed psychiatric inpatient beds to serve the mental health needs of the community. At the time, patient stays were measured in weeks, not days. Advancements in medication and a transition to community-based care—brief inpatient hospitalization followed by a lengthier period of acute outpatient programming—now allow…
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Health Matters 7/7: Celebrating 50 Years of Mental Health Care in Central New Jersey and Beyond
By Peter Thomas, PhD When Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health first opened its doors in July 1971, the way mental health care was delivered was dramatically different than it is today. Treatment for behavioral health conditions, such as depression, anxiety and substance use, typically involved an extended stay in the hospital—normally at least a…
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Health Matters 4/9: Treating Type 1 Diabetes and Eating Disorders
By Corinne Timberman RN, BSN Although the reasons for the connection are not entirely clear, people with type 1 diabetes are almost twice as likely to suffer from an eating disorder than the general population, according to the American Diabetes Association. When someone has both conditions, complications like diabetic ketoacidosis can become life threatening and…
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Health Matters 1/29: Finding Hope in Eating Disorder Recovery
By Robbi Alexander, PhD Roadblocks are common in life and can cause anyone to feel a sense of hopelessness every now and then. For individuals living with an eating disorder, however, roadblocks can seem insurmountable, and the loss of hope can be a significant barrier to long-term recovery. At the Princeton Center for Eating Disorders…