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In the Media | Renfrew Center World Mental Health Day

On October 10th, individuals across the world will be celebrating and honoring what has become known as World Mental Health Day, a collective day of reflection and awareness. In this interview with The Quad, Sam DeCaro, PsyD, Director of Clinical Outreach and Education for The Renfrew Center discusses the different support opportunities for alumni and the greater community.

In the Media | Renfrew Center to host 10 free virtual events for World Mental Health Day

On October 10th, The Renfrew Center, a national foundation with facilities that offer treatments for women battling eating disorders, will host 10 different virtual events to recognize World Mental Health Day. In this interview with The Southern Illinoisan, Gari Matsey, Site Director at The Renfrew Center of Chicago breaks down the different support opportunities we’re offering throughout the day.

World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day, an annual campaign hosted by the World Federation for Mental Health, celebrates awareness for the global community by empowering individuals to take action and create lasting change on the importance of mental health.

NOW AVAILABLE: Scholarship Opportunities for The Renfrew Center Foundation’s 2022 VIRTUAL Conference for Professionals

We are pleased to offer scholarships for the 2022 Virtual Renfrew Center Foundation Conference, which include a complimentary full Conference registration.

The Renfrew Center of Southern New Jersey Has MOVED!

The Renfrew Center of Southern New Jersey is pleased to announce that we have moved to a newer, bigger and brighter location in Mount Laurel, just 3 miles away from our original site which opened in 2012.

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.