Eating-disorder therapists are getting fed up when patients turn to chatbots for advice. Women and men are uploading photos of themselves to artificial-intelligence bots, asking for tips on how to lose weight or bulk up on muscle. Some list what they’re eating and ask how they could eat better, sometimes getting dangerous responses about cutting…
DetailsThe Centre for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) set up a simulated account for a 13-year-old girl viewing unsafe diet and body image content for the first time. It found one in 10 videos recommended by YouTube’s Up Next algorithm featured thinspiration, extreme calorie restriction or other harmful material, although the situation had improved over the…
DetailsStanford Eating Disorders Research Program is recruiting for an ongoing Anorexia Nervosa Family Based Treatment Study. This study is a virtual treatment study for adolescents aged 12-18 with Anorexia Nervosa. The study consists of up to 9 months of treatment, followed by two follow-up assessments. Families will be randomly assigned to receive one of two…
DetailsJoin EDRC Saturday 7/18 for the newest installment of our Ask the Experts series with Gabrielle Pack as keynote speaker. In her talk, Gabrielle will share her journey of navigating the unique pressures of the Division I environment while offering essential insights into athlete-specific risk factors and warning signs. Register for free today! View the…
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