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ACUTE: Eating Disorders & Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders

“Research demonstrates that 55-95% of people diagnosed with an eating disorder also receive a diagnosis for at least one more psychiatric disorder. The most common psychiatric disorders that co-occur with eating disorders include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, personality disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders. Non-suicidal self-injury and suicidality are also common in patients with…

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ACUTE: How Genetic Factors Influence Eating Disorders

“Eating disorders are known as “perfect storm” illnesses, where development is attributed to a mix of sociocultural factors, genetic predisposition, psychiatric comorbidities and personality traits. Research is still emerging on the role genetics play in the risk for developing an eating disorder, but current studies suggest a significant portion of risk may be genetic. Most…

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The Spring 2024 Family and Friends Newsletter is Here!

Read about EDRC’s latest events and initiatives in the Spring 2024 edition of our Family and Friends Newsletter! This quarter’s newsletter features words from our dedicated volunteers for National Volunteer Month, and spotlights for our donors and sponsors. View the full Spring 2024 newsletter. Subscribe to the EDRC Family and Friends Newsletter View past newsletters.…

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NAMI Santa Clara County: What is TRUST? How Does It Work?

“TRUST, short for Trusted Response Urgent Support Team, is the only non-law-enforcement crisis team in the county that meets people where they are. The team is dispatched to offer services and resources, to listen and help de-escalate the situation. They stay as long as needed. The program launched in November 2023 and now operates throughout…