A new study in Canada shows the grim effects of COVID-19 on rates of anorexia nervosa. During the first wave of the pandemic, new cases of anorexia nervosa and atypical anorexia increased by more than 60 percent, and hospitalizations tripled. Read the article here. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating…
Have you struggled with eating disorders or/and have a 13-15 year old daughter? If you answered yes to one or both questions, you and your daughter may be eligible to participate in an ongoing research study group at Stanford University. The Teen Health Study is intended to help inform healthy adolescent development. The Stanford group is…
The Eating Disorders Resource Center presents the 13th annual Be-You-tiful, Be Free Multimedia Contest! All students in grades 6-12 are invited to submit an essay, poem, video, or piece of artwork that addresses the following theme: Mental Health, Self-Acceptance, and Social Media: How does the world around you influence how you see yourself or others? The EDRC’s ultimate…
Click here to watch Janice Bremis’s interview with City of Santa Clara Mayor, Lisa Gillmor, on the rise of eating disorders over the course of the pandemic. 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…
Griffin Henry, a promising young baseball player from Missouri, had his dreams derailed by anorexia. Eating disorders are on the rise among boys, say doctors, who think images and videos on social media are a factor. Julie Jargon, Family & Tech columnist at The Wall Street Journal discusses the recent increase of eating disorder cases…
Evidence suggests that social media is causing real damage to adolescents, especially Gen Z girls. This article proposes three plausible steps to mitigate the harm caused by social media. Read more 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…
Historically, eating disorder research has been federally underfunded, with $0.93 allocated to research per affected individual, compared to $44 per Autism patient. Read more about this issue and current Congress and Senate updates here. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, you can learn more about various care options here. EDRC…
Insurance companies deny access to medication or treatment prescribed by doctors to 30% of Americans. Learn more about how to fight for your treatment and insurance coverage 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…
Did you know that 2021 marks the EDRC’s 15th anniversary? We are celebrating our birthday with words from previous board members, a story of recovery, among other stories. Check it out by clicking here. Never miss a moment! You can subscribe to our seasonal newsletter by clicking here.
Recent data from Facebook’s ongoing study reveals Instagram’s negative impact on the mental health of teen girls. Janice Bremis, executive director at Eating Disorders Resource Center, states, “They definitely have an obligation to share their research.” Read the article here. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, you can learn…