“Eating disorders are known as “perfect storm” illnesses, where development is attributed to a mix of sociocultural factors, genetic predisposition, psychiatric comorbidities and personality traits. Research is still emerging on the role genetics play in the risk for developing an eating disorder, but current studies suggest a significant portion of risk may be genetic. Most…
Details“The Be-You-tiful contest began in 2009 as a fashion show for high school students to demonstrate what beauty means to them, Janice Bremis, founding member of the Eating Disorders Resource Center, said. As time went on, it expanded to different forms of media and how it affects young people’s self-esteem or appearance. There were over…
DetailsThe Triton Museum in Santa Clara announces the opening of its new digital art gallery with pieces from the Eating Disorder Resource Center’s Be-You-tiful contest. The entries (poems, essays, video, and art) address how social media affects our youth. The exhibit will be at the Triton Museum starting May 18 through June 16. You are…
DetailsThe Eating Disorders Resource Center (EDRC) of Silicon Valley is thrilled to announce the winners of the 15th annual Be-You-Tiful multimedia contest! The themes regarding this year’s contest were Mental Health, Self-Acceptance, and Social Media. Bay area students were invited to submit pieces that explored how social media and the world around them influences self-perception.…
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