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Offering Virtual College Outpatient Programming During Winter Break

For college-aged students who choose to participate, The Renfrew Center has integrated specialized programming into both its Virtual Day Treatment and Intensive Outpatient levels of care.

In the Media | Zoom Dysmorphia Is A Thing — And It’s Affecting Women More Than Men

Increased time spent on video calls with our own image reflected at us has led many to experience increased feelings of self-consciousness and body dissatisfaction, as well as greater pressure to change our appearance in some way.

Residential College Programming at The Renfrew Center of Coconut Creek, FL

For college-age students who choose to participate, The Renfrew Center of Coconut Creek, Florida has integrated specialized RESIDENTIAL programming to address the many challenges students face while attempting to balance recovery with the demands of school.

In the Media | Norway Thinks Slapping Labels on Touched-up Photos Will Combat Body Image Issues. Here’s Why That Won’t Work.

Manipulated images are especially harmful to those with eating disorders, as comparisons often trigger intrusive thoughts about body image followed by dangerous behaviors like restricting, bingeing, and purging.

In the Media | Women Speak Out to Break Eating Disorder Stereotypes Amid Pandemic Surge

Cultural stereotypes around eating disorders can cause significant harm for those who are in larger bodies and are struggling with the disease. Read the article to hear from women speaking out to break these stereotypes, amid the surge in diagnoses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the Media | Emotion-Based Psychotherapy: A Promising Treatment For Women With PTSD, Eating Disorders

A new study exploring how PTSD may impact treatment outcomes for women with eating disorders suggests an emotion-based psychotherapy is a promising treatment for patients with or without PTSD.

In the Media | Billie Jean King Wants Athletes to Follow The Money

Following the release of her memoir “All In,” tennis pioneer Billie Jean King speaks with The New Yorker on sexism, progress, mental health and eating disorder recovery. Read the article to learn what led her to seek treatment at The Renfrew Center at age 51.

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.