“In 1997, physician Steven Bratman coined the term ‘orthorexia’ (orthos, ‘right’ and orexia, ‘appetite,’ translating to ‘righteous eating’) in response to his patients who were fine physically but ‘driving themselves crazy’ over their eating habits. Bratman’s work observed two stages of orthorexia. Healthy orthorexia, with an interest in healthy eating with no pathological features, and…
On February 27th, ANAD teamed with more than 20 non-profit and mental health organizations for 12 hours of live streaming conversation dedicated to ending the silence and stereotypes around eating disorders. At EDRC, we were thrilled to be a part of a conversation around eating disorders in Gen-Z. Reaching more than 1,500 individuals during the…
The Eating Disorders Coalition launches their Voices of Advocacy: A National Art & Writing Challenge, inviting individuals to express themselves creatively through writing, poetry, or visual art. This challenge offers a unique opportunity for creators to have their work featured in EDC’s newsletter, social media channels, and website, as well as be recognized at EDC’s…
Stanford students write, direct, and produce this original musical tackling issues surrounding eating disorders. Premiering February 27 at the Pigott Theater with the Stanford Light Opera Company. Grab your free tickets for the February 27 and 28 showings. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, you can learn more about…
“The new Rule offers critical new protections for children and should serve as a wake-up call to an industry that far too often collects and uses kids’ data in deceptive and exploitative ways,” Fairplay Executive Director Josh Golin said. “We’re pleased to see the Commission adopt several of the strong protections we recommended in our…
Following our purpose leads us to the path that feeds our soul. We all possess unique gifts and we all have the need to express these gifts. To find our calling is to find the path of our hearts, the way of life that makes us feel alive and glad to be here. Over time…
The Eating Disorders Resource Center (EDRC) of Silicon Valley is thrilled to announce the launch of the 16th annual Be-YOU-Tiful multimedia contest! The themes regarding this year’s contest are Mental Health, Identity, Self-Acceptance, and Self-Care. Bay Area students grades 6-12 are invited to submit an essay, poem, visual art piece, video, or other piece of…
Read all about EDRC’s latest events and initiatives in the Fall 2024 edition of our Family and Friends Newsletter! This quarter’s newsletter features a showcase of our work with the Golden Gate Silicon Valley YWCA, new staff and volunteer spotlights, and a word from our founder Janice Bremis! View the full Fall 2024 newsletter Subscribe…
Join NAMI and EDRC October 5 for NAMIWalks Silicon Valley! The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is hosting dozens of simultaneous fundraising and awareness events from coast to coast throughout October, and you can support EDRC directly by joining our team at NAMIWalks Silicon Valley! Events include the walkathon starting in San Jose’s History…
“Families who have endured the heartbreaking loss of a child due to online harms have long advocated for Congress to address Big Tech’s dangerous design choices and predatory algorithms. Today’s passage of KOSPA amounts to the first legislative step since 1998 to regulate online environments, aiming to protect minors from these risks. ParentsSOS calls on…