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In the Media | This Popular Diet Trend Could be an Eating Disorder in Disguise

Intermittent Fasting is touted by social media influencers as a “lifestyle change”, but can it be an eating disorder in disguise? The Renfrew Center’s Director of Outpatient Nutrition, Becky Mehr, explains the risks with this new diet trend.

In the Media | TikTok trend prompts concerns about harmful body standards, Maryland mental health expert says

A growing social media trend known as #SkinnyTok is drawing some serious concerns about harmful body image standards. The Renfrew Center’s, Erin Birely, LCPC, discusses the trend and its dangerous consequences.

In the Media | What is ARFID? Understanding the “New” Eating Disorder Taking Over the Internet

ARFID is a newer eating disorder taking the internet by storm. Though it is thought to primarily impact children, it can develop at any age and be caused by a variety of risk factors. The Renfrew Center’s, Jaclyn Macchione, MOT, OTR/L, joins the conversation as she explains this diagnosis and what The Renfrew Center is doing to help.

In the Media | The Surprising Menopause Side Effect Everyone Needs to Know About

New research shows that women in their 40s are twice as likely to have an eating disorder than breast cancer, yet many women struggling do so in silence due to lack of awareness and treatment options. The Renfrew Center’s Erin Birely, LCPC, joins the conversation as clinicians discuss the risk factors menopause and societal ideals present to body image, as well as tips and resources if you or someone you know is struggling.