New pediatricians are seeing few ‘bread and butter’ cases, but an influx of mental health crises

  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…

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Can We Rethink Diet Culture?

A panel lead by Katie Orr, KQED’s Politics and Government Desk reporter, recently discussed a number of aspects surrounding diet culture and its affect on both adults and children in an insightful podcast presented in KQED’s Forum. From the warped usage of BMI metrics and fashion magazines to the pandemic and social media, user-submitted questions…

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New York Times: Your Body Survived a Pandemic. Don’t Punish It With Diet Fads.

Don’t let the weight-loss industry shame you into thinking “back to normal” means a return to calorie counting and appetite suppressant lollipops. In a recent New York Times Opinion piece, Tala Schlossberg discusses the current situation regarding the weight-loss industry as people are beginning to return to a “normal” pre-pandemic life. Watch it here If…

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