The phrase: “I’ve been so good today”, specifically in regards to food, should be avoided. Child psychiatrists advise parents to keep comments about food and their body positive, so they don’t unintentionally pass down body image issues to their daughters. To read the full article, click here. If you or someone you know is struggling…
This article by Psychology Today discusses how letting fat-phobia control recovery results in predictable pseudo-recovery where patients are not fully better. To read the full article, click 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…
This article by Smithsonian Magazine details new directions scientists are pursuing to treat people with anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. Researchers are uncovering more about the biology of eating disorders by studying genetic variations and brain structure. To read the full article, click here. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating…
In this article by the Wall Street Journal, lawmakers in California have introduced a bill to hold tech companies accountable for social media addiction in children. This bill is called the Social Media Platform Duty to Children Act. To read the full article, click here. If you or someone you know is struggling with an…
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