Most people think eating disorders are about food. That’s understandable. The visible symptoms revolve around eating, after all. But clinicians who specialize in these conditions will say something that catches many people off guard: the eating behaviour is often the least important part of the picture. What lies beneath it is what actually needs attention.

For adults in Calgary and elsewhere who are struggling with disordered eating, this distinction matters enormously. It shapes the kind of therapy that’s likely to help, how long treatment takes, and whether the changes stick.… Read more