02/27/2024
Today starts the beginning of Eating Disorder Awareness Week.
Equine facilitated psychotherapy has been shown to be beneficial and effective treatment.
Did you know that eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses?
The rates of eating disorders and disordered eating amongst athletes are high. This includes both men and women of all ages. Parents and coaches/trainers should be aware of signs and symptoms of disordered eating and eating disorders.
This impacts the equestrian community as well.
Let’s face it, whether you are a trainer, junior/adult amateur, or a professional, you’ve likely heard of things like “the big eq diet.”
Nearly 35% of college equestrian athletes have elevated eating disorder symptoms.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1471015322000678?fbclid=PAAabhMQF_MDcV8FVfXKM-G_Xo-cThpDJ5QZCzPM7B9696AR4hNP4apjSWc3I_aem_AY7UZwUckoteCitaXhxS360CYnG5e3wHso-q1GMXId5OM4uMJP1HbBS1DxgJgF8I64k
