Fall 2021 Newsletter

Did you know that 2021 marks the EDRC’s 15th anniversary? We are celebrating our birthday with words from previous board members, a story of recovery, among other stories. Check it out by clicking here. Never miss a moment! You can subscribe to our seasonal newsletter by clicking here.

Instagram Toxic for Teen Girls, Research Suggests

Recent data from Facebook’s ongoing study reveals Instagram’s negative impact on the mental health of teen girls. Janice Bremis, executive director at Eating Disorders Resource Center, states, “They definitely have an obligation to share their research.” Read the article here. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, you can learn…

Protecting Mental Health on Instagram

In a recent article, Larry Magrid talks about Instagram being toxic for teen girls. Social media platforms like Instagram can lead to feelings of inadequacy and other mental health issues among some of its users. Teenagers nowadays constantly see images that have been digitally edited and changed through makeup or plastic surgery, making it difficult…

Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders

Family-based treatment (FBT) allows patients to stay at home under the strict supervision of parents, and evidence shows it is the fastest way of getting underweight patients back to a healthy weight. While FBT can seem daunting for parents, it is a generally feasible option for patients who are in a stable medical condition. In…

Boys and Eating Disorders

There is a common misconception that eating disorders only affect girls and young women. However, disordered eating also affects boys and young men, and it is important to not overlook this atypical population. Statistics vary, but it is believed that around a quarter to a third of eating disorder patients are male. In her article,…