Project HEAL has partnered with the Eating Anxiety Treatment Laboratory & Clinic (EAT Lab) at The University of Louisville to assess the obstacles to treatment access that exist for people with an eating disorder. Under the direction of Prof. Cheri Levinson, this study will measure the scope of these roadblocks that individuals with eating disorders…
DetailsEating disorders are serious physical and mental health conditions that can have life-threatening consequences for the people who suffer from them. The causes of eating disorders are complex and can result from a combination of genetic, societal, interpersonal, and psychological factors. Over recent years in the field of eating disorders research, scientists, doctors, and researchers…
DetailsOver the years we have made great progress as a society to minimize the stigma surrounding mental illness, including eating disorders. This has allowed more individuals to feel safe seeking treatment when they find themselves in the throes of an eating disorder. Bulimia Nervosa is one type of eating disorder that is particularly powerful and…
DetailsLooking back at the year, we know it’s been full of challenges and obstacles. However, here at the EDRC, we have also had the opportunity to reflect on how powerful research can be and give thanks for what it offers to the eating disorder community. Our Executive Director and Founder, Janice Bremis, gives an impassioned…
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