“Research demonstrates that 55-95% of people diagnosed with an eating disorder also receive a diagnosis for at least one more psychiatric disorder. The most common psychiatric disorders that co-occur with eating disorders include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, personality disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders. Non-suicidal self-injury and suicidality are also common in patients with…
“On May 18, the Triton Museum in Santa Clara opened its new digital art gallery with poetry, video, essays and visual art from the Eating Disorder Resource Center’s “Be-You-tiful” contest. Students were invited to submit pieces exploring how social media and the world around them influences the way they see themselves. The exhibit runs through…
“Eating disorders are known as “perfect storm” illnesses, where development is attributed to a mix of sociocultural factors, genetic predisposition, psychiatric comorbidities and personality traits. Research is still emerging on the role genetics play in the risk for developing an eating disorder, but current studies suggest a significant portion of risk may be genetic. Most…
“The Be-You-tiful contest began in 2009 as a fashion show for high school students to demonstrate what beauty means to them, Janice Bremis, founding member of the Eating Disorders Resource Center, said. As time went on, it expanded to different forms of media and how it affects young people’s self-esteem or appearance. There were over…
The Eating Disorders Resource Center (EDRC) of Silicon Valley is thrilled to announce the winners of the 15th annual Be-You-Tiful multimedia contest! The themes regarding this year’s contest were Mental Health, Self-Acceptance, and Social Media. Bay area students were invited to submit pieces that explored how social media and the world around them influences self-perception.…
Read about EDRC’s latest events and initiatives in the Spring 2024 edition of our Family and Friends Newsletter! This quarter’s newsletter features words from our dedicated volunteers for National Volunteer Month, and spotlights for our donors and sponsors. View the full Spring 2024 newsletter. Subscribe to the EDRC Family and Friends Newsletter View past newsletters.…
Congratulations to the 2024 Women of the Year including our own founder Janice Bremis! Every March, District 28 Assemblymember Gail Pellerin’s office recognizes Women’s History Month by holding the annual Women of the Year celebration and honoring extraordinary women across the 28th Assembly District for their service and leadership within the community. Read about all…
“Ms. Davis gained a following through posts that criticized diet culture as she built a career as a curve model — she wore up to a size 16 or XXL — most prominently for Dôen, a California fashion brand known for floral prairie dresses typically worn by more willowy women. Her feed was a running…
“TRUST, short for Trusted Response Urgent Support Team, is the only non-law-enforcement crisis team in the county that meets people where they are. The team is dispatched to offer services and resources, to listen and help de-escalate the situation. They stay as long as needed. The program launched in November 2023 and now operates throughout…
“Much has been made of the negative effects of social media sites, particularly those that promote the ‘thin ideal.’ In a recent study, exposure to body-positive imagery on social media was beneficial to young adult men and women alike. Body-positive images, or those that depict ‘normal’ individuals of varying weights, improved overall body satisfaction and…