The holidays are well under way! It’s been a busy year for us here at EDRC and our latest email newsletter details the latest and greatest during this winter season. Janice spoke with the Mayor of Santa Clara, we gained a new member of the Board, and lots more. Check it out by clicking here.…
A Wall Street Journal article takes a dive into how TikTok’s algorithm is showing teens potentially dangerous content such as emaciated images, purging techniques, and hazardous diets. Read the article here. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, you can learn more about various care options here. EDRC provides support groups and maintains…
Pamela K. Keel, Ph.D. discusses the negative impacts of self-induced vomiting on your body, ranging from tooth enamel erosion to potential cardiac arrhythmia. Read the article here. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, you can learn more about various care options here. EDRC provides support groups and maintains a comprehensive directory of specialized treatment…
It can be scary for a parent when their teen is struggling with an eating disorder. AIM Youth Mental Health has put together a series of informative videos to help parents positively participate in their teen’s recovery. Read the article here. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, you can…
A new study in Canada shows the grim effects of COVID-19 on rates of anorexia nervosa. During the first wave of the pandemic, new cases of anorexia nervosa and atypical anorexia increased by more than 60 percent, and hospitalizations tripled. Read the article here. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating…
Have you struggled with eating disorders or/and have a 13-15 year old daughter? If you answered yes to one or both questions, you and your daughter may be eligible to participate in an ongoing research study group at Stanford University. The Teen Health Study is intended to help inform healthy adolescent development. The Stanford group is…
The Eating Disorders Resource Center presents the 13th annual Be-You-tiful, Be Free Multimedia Contest! All students in grades 6-12 are invited to submit an essay, poem, video, or piece of artwork that addresses the following theme: Mental Health, Self-Acceptance, and Social Media: How does the world around you influence how you see yourself or others? The EDRC’s ultimate…
Click here to watch Janice Bremis’s interview with City of Santa Clara Mayor, Lisa Gillmor, on the rise of eating disorders over the course of the pandemic. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, you can learn more about various care options here. EDRC provides support groups and maintains a comprehensive directory of specialized treatment…
Griffin Henry, a promising young baseball player from Missouri, had his dreams derailed by anorexia. Eating disorders are on the rise among boys, say doctors, who think images and videos on social media are a factor. Julie Jargon, Family & Tech columnist at The Wall Street Journal discusses the recent increase of eating disorder cases…
Evidence suggests that social media is causing real damage to adolescents, especially Gen Z girls. This article proposes three plausible steps to mitigate the harm caused by social media. Read more here. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, you can learn more about various care options here. EDRC provides support groups and…