The Void Inside: Bringing Purging Disorder to Light Interview

Pamela K. Keel, Ph.D., is Distinguished Research Professor and Director of the Eating Behaviors Research Clinic in the Department of Psychology at Florida State University. Dr. Keel has received grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for her research on the nosology, biology, epidemiology, and longitudinal course of bulimic syndromes. She has authored over 250…

Instagram Fixes Mistake Promoting Harmful Diet Content

Instagram has apologised after a mistake with its algorithm promoted diet content to users with eating disorders. The search function in the app automatically recommended terms including “appetite suppressants” and “fasting” to some people. Eating disorder campaigners told the BBC that vulnerable people could be triggered and even relapse. The social media platform said harmful…

Spring 2021

Spring Brings Hope

Spring has arrived and we’re grateful for everyone in our community. We’re proud of the volunteers, donors, and the professionals that instill hope into everything that we do. Read more about our spring milestones, contributors, and reading recommendations by clicking here. Never miss a moment! You can subscribe to our seasonal newsletter by clicking here.

The #1 Myth About Eating Disorders

Correlating eating disorders with body size/weight decreases diagnosis and treatment There are so many myths about eating disorders thanks to media portrayals and those stereotypes are perpetuated due to a lack of understanding about eating disorders. This misinformation is dangerous because it often prevents people from getting the help they need. Eating disorder myths also…

Congratulations to our Student Action Committee!

Our Student Action Committee received the 2021 Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Community Heroes Award in the category Young Movers and Shakers. Congratulations, team! The EDRC student action committee is a group of student volunteers based in the Bay Area who are passionate about helping those suffering from mental illnesses, specifically eating disorders. This year the…