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In the Media | Eating Disorders in Hispanic Communities

The Renfrew Center’s Corina Gomez, MS joins Todo Tampa Bay to discuss the complexities of eating disorders and their prevalence in Hispanic Communities. This interview is Spanish Speaking.

In the Media | How Can You Navigate Binge Eating Disorder and Relationships?

Binge Eating Disorder (BED) can make relationships complicated., given how important recovery is, but don’t rule out dating. Ashley Moser, LMFT joins the discussion and shares how to maintain BED recovery while dating.

In the Media | Trigger Warnings Are Everywhere, but Do They Actually Help Anyone?

Trigger warnings are all over the internet, warning readers that the content they’re about to encounter mentions topics they may find distressing. However, a new study suggests these warnings can be equally as distressing as the content itself. The Renfrew Center’s, Sam DeCaro, PsyD, joins the discussion.

In the Media | Eating Disorder Clinics are Helping Patients of Color Break Down Barriers

People of color are half as likely as white people to be diagnosed or receive treatment for an eating disorder. The Renfrew Center’s Paula Edwards-Gayfield shares what Renfrew is doing to make treatment more accessible and inclusive for BIPOC individuals. Renfrew alum, Aja P. discusses his recovery journey before and after Renfrew.

In the Media | How to Handle Unwanted Comments about your Body at Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving can be a challenging holiday for many, but with new weight loss trends, experts believe this year will be especially difficult. Erin Birely, LCPC, offers tips to protect your well-being.

In the Media | AI Generated Images Another Potential Social Media Hazard

AI generated images and filters can be a fun new feature. However, these images can also have detrimental effects on our body image. Dr. Sam DeCaro, joins CBS New York discuss it and offers tips on how to have a healthier relationship with social media.

In the Media | Your ‘hot girl stomach issues’ might be caused by damaging diet culture, experts say

The phrase “hot girls have stomach issues” has gained popularity in recent months, but many experts believe these jokes are a result of diet culture. Research shows that 42% -98% of patients in eating disorder treatment have GI issues. The Renfrew Center’s, Erin Birely, LCPC, joins experts to discuss.

In the Media | Eating Disorders and the High Holidays

Sarah Bateman, LCSW, discusses the prevalence of eating disorders in the Jewish Community, and how to stay strong in recovery during High Holidays.

In the Media | The Most Common Eating Disorder You’ve Never Heard Of

Binge eating disorder affects more than three million Americans. The Renfrew Center’s, Dr. Sam DeCaro joins experts to discuss how this disorder manifests and what can be done to help. Renfrew alum, Susie Denby, shares her recovery story.