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Student Medical Leave for Eating Disorder Treatment: How to Know It’s Time [UPDATED]

Making the decision to take a medical leave from school to seek eating disorder treatment can be challenging and overwhelming, but also life-altering and life-saving.

Announcing World Mental Health Day 2023

World Mental Health Day, an annual campaign hosted by the World Federation for Mental Health, celebrates awareness for the global community by empowering individuals to take action and create lasting change on the importance of mental health.

In the Media | The Renfrew Center Focuses on Helping those Struggling with Eating Disorders

College is a time of transition and newfound independence. As many students are tasked with new responsibilities, they are also faced with the stress and anxiety that can arise. Jaclynn Cosan Wise, PsyD, joins Talk Pittsburgh to explain why college students are at a higher risk for eating disorders and how they can seek help if they find themselves struggling.

In the Media | ‘Barbie’ has Popularized a Botox Procedure, and it’s Not for your Face

“Barbie Botox” has seen a surge in interest on TikTok since the release of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie”. Despite the movie’s empowering message, Barbie was never known to be a body image hero. Dr. Sam DeCaro, PsyD, explains why Barbie may continue to have negative effects on body image despite the movie’s good intentions.

In the Media | Hi Barbie!

Did the Barbie movie succeed in expanding body representation or did it fall short? Kristin Szostak, MA, LPC, joins WORT-FM to discuss.

In the Media | WGNS Focuses on Eating Disorders

The Renfrew Center’s Emily Maguire, LMSW, joins WGNS Radio to discuss eating disorders, signs and symptoms and what you can do to help your loved one.

How to Set Relationship Boundaries in Eating Disorder Recovery: 4 Essential Guidelines

Setting healthy relationship boundaries is an essential step for anyone in eating disorder recovery. Here are 4 tips to help you identify and communicate your needs.

Genetics & Eating Disorders: 10 Tips to Reduce Risk (Even If You Have a Family History)

Are eating disorders caused by genetics or the environment? We break down what the research says and offer tips for what to do about it.

Intuitive Eating & Eating Disorders: Principles, Treatment Challenges & 3 Ways to Implement

Intuitive eating plays a big role in eating disorder treatment and involves a nuanced approach to healing one’s relationship with food. Here’s the breakdown.