We are all everyday psychologists . . .

We are all everyday psychologists. Psychology, the study of human behavior, is something all we use every day of our lives whether we realize it or not. The aim of this blog is to gather and reflect upon web-wide information about human behavior to enhance understanding of ourselves and others.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Traumatic Events and Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are on the rise in the United States, and understanding what causes them is the focus of much medical and psychological research. A recent study conducted at the University of Minnesota explored the relationship between traumatic events in an individual's life and the triggering of eating disorder behaviors.

Key Events Can Trigger Eating Disorders