As the pandemic continues to create a severe strain on medical systems nation-wide, eating disorder cases have also unfortunately seen a sharp increase. This is particularly true among the teenage population whose social isolation and added reliance on electronic screens have created an environment where all types of eating disorders may thrive. KQED recently published…
F.E.A.S.T. (Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment for Eating Disorders) started a unique virtual support service this year called Men of F.E.A.S.T. and is quickly gaining traction. Designed for the male audience, its objective is to empower and educate those who have loved ones, friends, and colleagues with eating disorders in becoming more effective in caregiving.…
Susan Burton is an editor at the public radio program This American Life and a former editor of Harper’s. In this episode of Peace Meal, Susan tells us about Empty, a personal story of her eating disorders long kept hidden. Listen to this podcast episode here. If you or someone you know is struggling with an…
Robyn Stevens has taken an improbable road to the Summer Olympics in the arcane sport of race walking. Elliott Almond discusses her story and how she returned to the sport after she quit competing 17 years ago because of an eating disorder. Read the article here. If you or someone you know is struggling with…
Pinterest Inc. said it will ban advertisements with weight-loss language and imagery on its platform, as the company joins a broader body-positivity movement. Kimberly Chin writes about how the image-sharing platform will bar language and imagery that idealizes or denigrates certain body types. Read the article here. If you or someone you know is struggling with an…
By Carly Reid, former UCLA Swimmer and Eating Disorder Advocate. It isn’t a surprise that athletes have extremely competitive tendencies. We will go the extra mile, hour, or training session to get better. Because of this, athletes who develop eating disorders often go unnoticed as their behaviors resemble a determination to get better at their…
In our latest issue of our Friends and Family newsletter, Board Member Cindy McCalmont gives an impassioned statement about her recovery journey, winners of our Be-You-Tiful writing contest are announced, and we celebrate Nancy Boyle’s Junior League Crystal Bowl Award. Read more about these stories and other topics of interest by clicking here. Never miss…
Sumathi Reddy discusses the surge of eating disorders among adolescents 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 maintains a comprehensive directory of specialized treatment providers in the Bay Area. You can also support EDRC’s mission…
(prepared by Taylor Lin) The Eating Disorders Resource Center is delighted to announce the winners of the 2021 Be-You-tiful, Be Free Writing Contest. We’ve reviewed countless entries exhibiting a variety of talent, eloquence, and depth of emotion unique to each and every individual. We are grateful for the efforts of all our participants, and are…
Theresa Gaffney discusses the influx of mental health crises seen by pediatricians 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 maintains a comprehensive directory of specialized treatment providers in the Bay Area. You can…