“Assembly Bill 10 would require school districts, county offices of education and charter schools to develop and adopt policies and resources about body shaming before the 2025–26 school year… Nearly 1 in 10 Americans is believed to struggle with an eating disorder, which includes anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, during their lifetime, according to…
“The denial of health insurance coverage for mental health treatment continues to be extremely common, despite federal and state parity laws that are supposed to ensure fairness. But as Rose’s parents discovered, the parity laws are rarely enforced and people with severe mental illness often must rely on their own resources to get care.” Read…
“The Dove Self-Esteem Project is partnering with Cultural Icon & People’s Advocate Lizzo, Common Sense Media and ParentsTogether Action to advance the 2023 Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), which supports updated design standards, safeguards and tools that protect kids’ overall experiences online, and would limit their exposure to toxic beauty content proven to erode their…
“The denial of health insurance coverage for mental health treatment continues to be extremely common, despite federal and state parity laws that are supposed to ensure fairness. But as Rose’s parents discovered, the parity laws are rarely enforced and people with severe mental illness often must rely on their own resources to get care.” Read…
“Now an intriguing new study shows that the same bundled nerve fibers, or brain circuits, involved in habit formation also can go awry in people with eating disorders. The findings may help to explain why eating disorders are so often resistant to will power alone. They also may help to point the way to improved…
“Our neighbors, our friends, our family members are in crisis and need help. We must do more to provide an urgent and appropriate response to those experiencing a mental health crisis,” said Supervisor Joe Simitian, who spearheaded the initiative. “Folks need to feel safe when calling for help.” Read the full article here. If you…
The Be-You-Tiful, Be Free writing contest submission deadline has been extended to April 15th! The Bay Area’s students in grades 6 through 12 are encouraged to submit a poem or essay on a subject linked to mental health, self-acceptance, or social media. The EDRC’s primary objective in holding this competition is to raise awareness of…
“The minute you find out that you’re on the chopping block with insurance in the midst of an anorexic meltdown, I feel like treatment kind of stops there,” Boland, now 21, tells Glamour. “I was immediately just terrified and went into crisis-management mode.” Read the full article here. If you or someone you know is…
“Instead of pursuing a resolution to lose weight, let’s make it a resolution to better understand eating disorders.” 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…
Each of us has the power to help people who are struggling to receive the support and treatment they need and to promote a culture that treats everyone with dignity and respect. During National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, we call attention to this serious health condition and reaffirm that, with early access to treatment and…