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In the Media | New Survey Shows 88% of College Students Say Social Media Makes Body Image Worse

Nearly thirty million Americans suffer from an eating disorder, according to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. In this video interview with Fox 43, hear from Kristin Szostak, LPC, Regional AVP of Operations for The Renfrew Center and Renfrew Alum, Mia K. as they discuss the impact social media has on body image. 

In the Media | Increasing Number of Young People are Dealing with Eating Disorders

Eating disorders among teenagers are spiking with increased reports of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating. In this video interview, Laurie Wollman, Regional Assistant Vice President at The Renfrew Center of Baltimore, discusses the factors for the increase.

In the Media | Maryland Peace of Mind: How Your Diet Can Affect Mental Health

What you eat or don’t eat can affect your mental health. Erin Birely, LCPC, Team Leader at The Renfrew Center of Baltimore, joins WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore for a live interview to discuss the connection.

In the Media | Kids are Balancing Fasting and School During Ramadan – How to Support Them

Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir, LMSW, Primary Therapist at The Renfrew Center, joins the Los Angeles Times to discuss how to talk about fasting with your children during Ramadan.

The Importance of Variety in Eating Disorder Recovery (Video)

This webinar explores the benefits of food variety—more specifically, how it applies to food neutrality and how it impacts various stages of recovery. 

Live Your REAL Life: The Relationship Between Social Media and Authenticity (Video)

This educational webinar explores the impacts of social media on mental health, specifically as it relates to body image and disordered eating.

In the Media | Yes, What You Think About How You Look Affects Your Health and Well-Being

Body image is how you see your body’s physical characteristics and your attitude toward them. Here’s how your body image can impact your emotional wellness, your risk of eating disorders, and your physical health.

IOP Treatment for Eating Disorders: Everything You Need to Know

Intensive Outpatient Programs are designed for those who need more than standard outpatient therapy but not the full residential experience. Here’s what you need to know.

Food Insecurity & Eating Disorders: How Hunger & Food Environment Impact Eating

Reliable access to food, in terms of both quantity and quality, can have a dramatic effect on eating behaviors and disorders. Here’s how they’re connected.