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Over the course of the COVID-19 epidemic, mental illnesses have been heightened, medical experts say, and issues such as eating disorders are on the rise.
Kristin Szostak, LPC, Site Director at The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia – Center City, shares why for some young people, the pandemic threw them into survival mode, and why there was a rise in the number of people seeking help. Plus, Renfrew Center alum Alyssa W. shares her personal quarantine recovery journey.
The Renfrew Center Offers Virtual Therapy
These weekly therapy groups are for adolescent girls and women who struggle with disordered eating or who are working towards recovery from an eating disorder, and offer structured care in a web-based environment.
The Renfrew Center Offers Specialized Programming for College Students at All Levels of Care
As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, college students have been largely impacted and are faced with unexpected educational, financial and social challenges. This added stress may cause a detour along the path of recovery, if appropriate management and treatment are not prioritized.
The Renfrew Center Launches Virtual Day/IOP Programs Throughout the Country
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, The Renfrew Center has made the unprecedented move to temporarily shift all of our non-residential programming to a virtual platform.