No two eating disorders are exactly alike. They can vary in behaviors, motives and underlying factors. But for every unique element the...

Our genes play a large role in both our physical and psychological makeup. Our genes determine the color of our eyes, the color of our...

In this edition of "Meet The Westwind Staff", we are asking four questions of Breanna Mills, the newest Registered Dietitian to join our...

On June 2, 2019, members of the eating disorder community across the globe will unite electronically to deliver the message that “Eating...

This May 6-12, 2019 the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is celebrating their 68th Annual Mental Health Week and they’re doing...

Over the course of our lifetime, we are taught how we should respond to and express our emotions, what emotions we are allowed to feel...

Setbacks often have a tendency to be perceived as failure and this perception can initiate and intensify a vicious cycle of negative...

This week (Feb 1-7) is Eating Disorder Awareness week across Canada. One million Canadians struggle with eating disorders. An eating...

Assertive communication is an important relational skill that can be challenging for someone with an eating disorder. Communicating...

‘Tis the season! A time for reuniting with family and friends, and sharing in the memories, traditions and the magic of giving and...