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Weight, Self-Worth & Eating Disorders: 7 Tips for Putting Emotional Issues into Perspective

Weight and self-worth often intersect in complicated ways, especially with eating disorders. Here are a few tips for gaining a healthier perspective.

Suicide & Eating Disorders: Risk Factors, Assessments & Interventions

Suicide risk is elevated in the eating disorder population, but knowing how to identify its risk factors, and properly treat them, saves lives.

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.

What is Nutrition Counseling in Eating Disorder Treatment? 3 Things to Expect

Nutrition counseling is an ongoing process in eating disorder treatment in which a health professional evaluates your dietary intake to find where change is needed.

What Is Self-Care & Why Is It Important in Eating Disorder Recovery?

Self-care can be difficult and uncomfortable for those struggling with an eating disorder. But it’s also a critical part of recovery. Here’s why.

Eating Disorders & the Parent-Child Relationship: Why the Best Parent is a Listening Parent

The parent-child relationship during adolescence is incredibly complex and more so if an eating disorder is involved. Here’s how listening can help.

Eating Disorder Recovery During Passover: Biggest Challenges & Essential Tips

Passover can be a stressful time of year for those suffering from an eating disorder. We break down the biggest challenges and tips for navigating them.

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.