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In the Media | What to do if TikTok’s Viral ‘Aged Filter’ Makes You Feel Bad about Aging

As a new filter raises powerful fears among TikTok users, many clinicians discuss how the aging filter is more harmful to body image than those that create a poreless and “perfect” effect. Sam DeCaro, PsyD, joins clinicians to discuss why this filter is raising concerns about body image and how to stop the harmful narrative around aging.

In the Media | LGBTQ Youth with Eating Disorders were Hit Especially Hard by the Pandemic

Eating Disorder treatment-especially for LGBTQ youth-is not one size fits all. Erin Wentroble, PsyD, Site Director of the Renfrew Center of Pittsburgh, talks about why eating disorders disproportionately effect LGBTQIA+ individuals and what the Renfrew Center is doing to help.

5 Elements of Bulimia Recovery: How Long Does It Take?

Bulimia recovery is a critical process involving several stages and many factors. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect.

In the Media | When Did Body Positivity Get Toxic?

The Renfrew Center’s, Paula Edwards-Gayfield, LPCS, CEDS-S, joins experts to discuss the thinking traps of body positivity and how this movement can often enforce eating disorder behaviors, instead of eliminate them.

In the Media | Women with PCOS are Three Times More Likely to Have Eating Disorders

Polycystic ovary syndrome can affect your mind as much as your ovaries. The Renfrew Center’s Holly Willis, PMHNP-BC, discusses why folks with PCOS are 3x more like to have eating disorders and how to have a better relationship with your body despite this diagnosis.

What to Expect from an Eating Disorder Treatment Assessment: 4 Essential Steps

Wondering what happens in an eating disorder treatment assessment? We break down what to expect, from who’s involved to what questions you’ll get asked.

BIPoC Mental Health Month: The Best Mental Health Learning Resources [Updated for 2024]

Looking for BIPOC-related mental health resources? Here is a curated list of BIPOC-focused communities, therapists, books, podcasts and more.

Virtual BIPOC Eating Disorder Support: What It Is & Why It Matters

Virtual BIPOC eating disorder support offers a safe space for BIPOC individuals to discuss their experiences openly and without discrimination. Here’s how it works.

In the Media | Gender Identity and Eating Disorders

Zoe Stoller, MSS, LSW, joins The Renfrew Center’s, Jessica Taylor, LPC to bring awareness to eating disorders in the LGBTQIA+ community, and Zoe shares their personal recovery journey.