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…
Our Summer 2022 Friends and Family Newsletter shows our recent triumphs and collaborations as well as our wonderful donors. Read more about these and other stories by clicking here. Never miss a moment! You can subscribe to our seasonal newsletter by clicking here.
Parents who have an adolescent (age 12-17 years) with a diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa (AN) are invited to participate in an online multifamily Guided Self-Help Family-Based Treatment group through Stanford University’s Eating Disorder Program! By participating in this study, parents receive online Guided Parental Self-Help FBT through a video platform and attend a multifamily parent…
In partnership with the Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has developed new, free informational resources that inform Americans of their rights under law on coverage for mental health benefits. These resources include titles like “Understanding Parity: A Guide to Resources for Families and Caregivers”. To learn more about these…
In this article posted on F.E.A.S.T., Emily shares her journey towards recovery and her thoughts on setting target weights. To read this 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 treatment providers…
This article explores the meaning and hidden, unresolved issues behind the thought “I feel fat.” Read the full article 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 treatment providers in the Bay Area. You can also support…
This video explores how eating disorders affect people of color and how they are often overlooked. Watch the full video 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 treatment providers in the Bay Area. You can…
Our Spring 2022 Newsletter showcases our appreciation for all of the wonderful volunteers who dedicate their time and energy towards the EDRC mission. We’ve also moved recently and have new members of our Board of Directors joining us as well. Read more about these and other stories by clicking here. Never miss a moment! You…
In this article, Mikalina Kirkpatrick, Hilary Kinavey, and Dana Sturtevant discuss the addictive model and their thoughts on the concept of food addiction. Read the full article 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…
A Wall Street Journal article provides new details on a reported increase in the number of teenage girls with eating disorders admitted to the E.R. during the pandemic. Read the article 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…