Correlating eating disorders with body size/weight decreases diagnosis and treatment There are so many myths about eating disorders thanks to media portrayals and those stereotypes are perpetuated due to a lack of understanding about eating disorders. This misinformation is dangerous because it often prevents people from getting the help they need. Eating disorder myths also…
DetailsYuki Noguchi describes the impact that COVID-19 has had on people who had eating disorders prior to the pandemic and people who were vulnerable to eating disorders in her article titled “Eating Disorders Thrive In Anxious Times, And Pose A Lethal Threat.” Additionally, the article covers the story of Stephanie Parker, her struggles with eating…
DetailsOur Student Action Committee received the 2021 Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Community Heroes Award in the category Young Movers and Shakers. Congratulations, team! The EDRC student action committee is a group of student volunteers based in the Bay Area who are passionate about helping those suffering from mental illnesses, specifically eating disorders. This year the…
DetailsThe treatment of anorexia nervosa (AN) is a growing crisis in the United States as a result of fewer academic medical center programs, which steers patients to private programs and limits treatment for the underserved and uninsured. Recovery requires prolonged hospitalization and rehabilitation, with relapse rates approaching 50%. Anorexia nervosa has a mortality percentage of…
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