The Eating Disorders Resource Center presents the 13th annual Be-You-tiful, Be Free Multimedia Contest! All students in grades 6-12 are invited to submit an essay, poem, video, or piece of artwork that addresses the following theme: Mental Health, Self-Acceptance, and Social Media: How does the world around you influence how you see yourself or others? The EDRC’s ultimate…
DetailsClick here to watch Janice Bremis’s interview with City of Santa Clara Mayor, Lisa Gillmor, on the rise of eating disorders over the course of the pandemic. 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…
DetailsGriffin Henry, a promising young baseball player from Missouri, had his dreams derailed by anorexia. Eating disorders are on the rise among boys, say doctors, who think images and videos on social media are a factor. Julie Jargon, Family & Tech columnist at The Wall Street Journal discusses the recent increase of eating disorder cases…
DetailsEvidence suggests that social media is causing real damage to adolescents, especially Gen Z girls. This article proposes three plausible steps to mitigate the harm caused by social media. Read more 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…
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