We all lose our keys or phones from time to time, run late for an appointment, or underestimate how long a task will take. But for… Read more
The Challenges Facing LGBTQ+ Young People Today
While a rising percentage of young adults identify as LGBTQ+, they simultaneously face increasing systemic challenges. In 2023, the Human Rights Campaign declared a state of… Read more
Am I Ready To Begin Intensive Trauma Therapy?
It can be hard to know where to start when you’re seeking treatment for trauma or PTSD. It’s often confusing to understand the level of care… Read more
Eating Disorder Treatment: A Client Case Study
The need for effective eating disorder treatment has never been higher. Diagnoses such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder remain some of the hardest conditions… Read more
Gender and Eating Disorders – How Affirming Care Makes a Difference
While eating disorders disproportionately impact females in the United States, about 25% of people with anorexia are male, and transgender college students report experiencing eating disorders… Read more
What is Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and How Does it Prepare Teens for Adulthood?
Chief Clinical Officer of The Dorm explains why social end emotional learning (SEL) better prepares teens for adulthood.
Ready to Return to College? Mental Health Experts Share How We Can Support Students
In the coming weeks, many students are excited to return to college, but with a youth mental health crisis at an all-time high — is every… Read more
The Benefits of Volunteering During Treatment for Young Adults
Service is one of the 12 guiding principles at The Dorm. Below, Amanda Fialk, PhD, Partner & Chief Clinical Officer, weighs in on the proven benefits of… Read more
7 Signs of Disordered Eating (and How to Seek Help)
Eating disorders are complex conditions that are often minimized in media and society through myths like “people with eating disorders just want to be thin.” In… Read more
The Benefits of Intuitive Eating Over the Holidays
For many families, the holiday season is focused on food. Large meals with loved ones, enjoying comfort foods, or embarking on a baking spree are often… Read more