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In the Media | Teens and Eating Disorders: Know the Risks and Recognize the Red Flags

For adolescents struggling with an eating disorder, early intervention is key.

Virtual SAGE Support Group for Eating Disorders

This weekly group provides a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment to enhance the eating disorder recovery experience, tailored for patients who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Virtual BIPOC Support Group for Eating Disorders

This weekly group addresses the emotional and physical impacts of the current cultural climate on recovery and is ideal for BIPOC individuals with disordered eating patterns, or those questioning if they have an eating disorder, who are looking for additional support.

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.