The Kahm Center for Eating Disorders

05/14/2026

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and we strongly believe that speaking about mental health is one of the best ways to beat the stigma that surrounds it. We encourage you to have conversations with friends and loved ones about mental health issues, ask questions, stay curious, and seek support when you need it.

05/11/2026

What does it look like when the energy vampire starts to lose its grip? It’s usually found in the return of the small things.

It’s the moment you realize you have the patience to sit and read a book with your child without falling asleep. It’s the return of a hobby you haven’t touched in years because you finally have the brain space to care about something other than calories. The rumination begins to ebb and flow instead of pounding you incessantly like waves in a storm.

Eating disorder recovery is the process of finally telling that internal energy vampire to shut up so you can plug back into your own life.

05/08/2026

As a Vermont-based treatment center, we love to see the amazing things Vermont natives accomplish. We're all big fans of Noah Kahan, and even more so since he released his documentary and opened up the conversation about disordered eating and body image for men.

Let his vulnerability serve as a reminder that it's okay to struggle, it's okay to be work in progress, and you don't have to struggle alone.

04/28/2026

Inevitably, everyone feels stuck sometimes. This feeling of stuck-ness doesn't have to make or break your recovery, though!

These are four of our favorite ways to get un-stuck. Which are you going to try?

04/23/2026

No matter how challenging dark moments in recovery can feel, they don't last forever. Setbacks to progress may make it harder to move ahead, but on the other side of these thunderstorms often come sun-filled fields of flowers.

If you've felt stuck lately, we are here to support you in your next steps toward recovery ❤️‍🩹

04/20/2026

It's time again for a seasonal affirmation! Which image were you drawn to? We won't stop you from claiming all of these energies this spring and beyond 🌷🐰🐣🌼🦋

04/15/2026

Therapists do amazing work with people recovering from eating disorders! This post is not an exhaustive list of the things a therpist can do to aid someone through their recovery, but it includes three of our favorites. From understanding where things started, to seeing how things play out in the present, to helping you navigate recovery challenges – therapists are amazing supports and cheerleaders along the way!

The next time you see your therapist, say thanks for their hard work!

04/10/2026

This is the clinical profile of knowing something is seriously wrong, yet being convinced that knowing something is wrong and qualifying for help are two entirely different things. Of being sure that you fall firmly into the first category and not the second. This is the particular cruelty of atypical anorexia.

If you or someone you know is struggling with AAN, the Kahm Center can help. We are the only in-person higher level of care treatment in the state of Vermont, currently treating individuals of all genders, ages 16+.

Reach out today with questions or to schedule an intake assessment.

Did you know that you can have anorexia, even in a larger body? Learn more about atypical anorexia nervosa (AAN).

04/03/2026

Spring is in full swing! 🌷

There might be a voice inside your head urging you to change your body through restriction or excessive exercise. We are here to remind you that you're wonderful just the way you are, and you can enjoy the warmer weather, change in wardrobe, and outdoor activities without changing anything first. 💗

03/29/2026

One large study found striking results among early adolescents. Nearly 52 percent of girls ages 13 to 14 who had a social media account reported disordered eating behaviors, such as skipping meals, restrictive eating, or compulsive exercise. Alarmingly, 45 percent of boys in the same age group reported similar patterns.

These findings challenge the outdated belief that eating disorders primarily affect girls and women. Instead, they highlight how appearance-focused social media environments can influence eating behaviors across genders, particularly during critical stages of identity development.

t’s no longer surprising to hear that social media use is linked to body image concerns and eating disorders. Let’s look at what the research tells us.