It can be scary for a parent when their teen is struggling with an eating disorder. AIM Youth Mental Health has put together a series of informative videos to help parents positively participate in their teen’s recovery. Read the article here. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, you can…
DetailsA new study in Canada shows the grim effects of COVID-19 on rates of anorexia nervosa. During the first wave of the pandemic, new cases of anorexia nervosa and atypical anorexia increased by more than 60 percent, and hospitalizations tripled. Read the article here. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating…
DetailsHave you struggled with eating disorders or/and have a 13-15 year old daughter? If you answered yes to one or both questions, you and your daughter may be eligible to participate in an ongoing research study group at Stanford University. The Teen Health Study is intended to help inform healthy adolescent development. The Stanford group is…
DetailsThe 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…
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