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In the Media | Children’s Hospitals Saw Rise In Eating Disorder Cases During Pandemic

Since the pandemic began, children’s hospitals have seen a surge in admissions for eating disorders. The Renfrew Center’s Samantha DeCaro, PsyD helps explain why.

In the Media | Eating Disorders Are a Mental Illness That Can Impact Anyone

The pandemic has shown that an eating disorder will thrive in isolation. Experts join Good Day Philadelphia to discuss eating disorders and steps to mitigate them.

In the Media | I’m Done with Unwanted hugs, and You Can Be, Too

A year of social distancing freed us from a lot of unwanted touch. We’ve found agency that we’ve never had before. And many of us want to keep it. Here’s how.

In the Media | Dr. Melanie Smith of The Renfrew Center: “Be Present. As present as you can”

In this interview series, successful Doctors, Dentists, Psychotherapists, Counselors, and other medical and wellness professionals share lessons and stories from their experience about the best practices in Telehealth.

The Renfrew Unified Treatment for Eating Disorders and Comorbidity

This treatment guide provides a flexible approach to addressing typical co-occurring emotional and behavioral problems

Booklist & Resources

The Renfrew Center Foundation has created a booklist with available resources for professionals, families, individuals in recovery, and more.

Eating Disorder Prevention: 28 “Do’s & Don’ts” Tips for Parents [Updated]

Learn how to prevent eating disorders with these 28 tips for parents. Foster positive self-esteem and promote a healthy relationship with food.

The Renfrew United Treatment for Eating Disorders and Comorbidity: Long-Term Effects of an Evidence-Based Practice Implementation in Residential Treatment

Renfrew’s Research and Training Departments have published another ground-breaking article in a highly prestigious, peer-reviewed journal.

In the Media | Olympic High Jumper Pressured to ‘Perform Better’ and Lose a Few Pounds

Olympic high jumper Priscilla Frederick-Loomis shares with CNN how the pressure to be thin has impacted her as a professional athlete.