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…
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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…
In a recent article, Larry Magrid talks about Instagram being toxic for teen girls. Social media platforms like Instagram can lead to feelings of inadequacy and other mental health issues among some of its users. Teenagers nowadays constantly see images that have been digitally edited and changed through makeup or plastic surgery, making it difficult…
When it comes to treatment, 35% of Medicare beneficiaries with mental illnesses are consistently being left behind. EDRC Executive Director and Founder Janice Bremis, in collaboration with Rebecca Eyre, Chief Executive Officer of Project Heal, recently authored an op-ed piece in the San Jose Mercury News. In the article, Janice discusses the lack of critical…
Opinion contributors and university professors S. Bryn Austin Christine M. Peat, and Cynthia M. Bulik discuss how the pandemic is exacerbating the already high barriers to eating disorders treatment many faced in “normal” times, and how the government has taken very little action then or now to help. Read the article here. If you or…
Health plans for state and local workers can opt out of the federal law requiring them to treat mental health like other medical conditions. Reed Abelson discusses how the pandemic has fueled a soaring need for mental health and substance abuse services, revealing deepening gaps in coverage under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity…
Family-based treatment (FBT) allows patients to stay at home under the strict supervision of parents, and evidence shows it is the fastest way of getting underweight patients back to a healthy weight. While FBT can seem daunting for parents, it is a generally feasible option for patients who are in a stable medical condition. In…
There is a common misconception that eating disorders only affect girls and young women. However, disordered eating also affects boys and young men, and it is important to not overlook this atypical population. Statistics vary, but it is believed that around a quarter to a third of eating disorder patients are male. In her article,…