Building a Support Network: The Role of Community in Eating Disorder Recovery Eating disorders thrive in isolation. Recovery, on the other hand, flourishes in connection. For many individuals struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, or OSFED, the journey to healing often feels lonely. Stigma, misinformation, and a lack of awareness prevent [...]
Athlete Mental Health Week: Breaking the Silence on Eating Disorders in Sports As Athlete Mental Health Week reminds us, the mental health struggles athletes face often go unseen, even by those closest to them. Among college students, 33% experience significant symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions, yet only 30% [...]
Patient-Centered Care: The Anchor in a Changing Industry Just like the broader healthcare industry, the landscape of eating disorder treatment is undergoing a transformative shift. As private equity firms take control of more treatment centers, consolidations and closures are leaving patients and their families grappling with uncertainty. We have also seen increasing [...]
Expanding Hope: Why EDCare’s Adolescent Program is Essential in the Fight Against Youth Eating Disorders Eating disorders are emerging as one of the most pressing and complex challenges faced by young people today. Nationally, nearly 10% of the population (28.8 million Americans) will experience an eating disorder at some point in their lives, [...]
Former Olympian Alice Merryweather Share her Struggle with an Eating Disorder In a heartfelt interview with 9News, former Olympic skier and Athlete EDGE® Ambassador, Alice Merryweather shared her personal battle with an eating disorder, bringing much-needed attention to the mental health challenges faced by athletes. After the high of competing in the [...]
Former Team USA Skier Spreading Awareness about Eating Disorders in Sports Dr. Mark Allen, MD from EDCare and Athlete EDGE® Ambassador, Alice Merryweather, who recently retired from the USA Olympic Alpine Ski team, sat down with Denver7 to discuss eating disorders in sport. Dr. Allen and Alice are raising awareness about athletes struggling [...]
Supporting the Pride Community with Culturally Competent Eating Disorder Care Amidst the festive Pride Month celebrations, it's essential to highlight issues that disproportionately affect LGBTQ+ individuals so we can best support our friends, family, and community year-round. While it is well known that access to culturally competent healthcare is a critical concern [...]
EDCare Brings Virtual Eating Disorder Treatment Services to Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska EDCare launches new virtual eating disorder treatment program for individuals living in Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE: PR NEWSWIRE EDCare, a leading provider of eating disorder treatment services, announced the expansion of its treatment options in Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska to include [...]
Adolescent Eating Disorder Treatment in Denver EDCare Launches Innovative Adolescent Eating Disorder Treatment Program in Denver. ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE: PR NEWSWIRE EDCare, a trusted leader in eating disorder treatment, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its highly anticipated Adolescent Eating Disorder Treatment Program in Denver. Open to teenagers aged 13 [...]
Navigating Summer in Eating Disorder Recovery For most people, summertime is arguably one of the most exciting times of the year. Schools are out, bathing suits are acceptable daywear, and there is ample time for vacationing and social gatherings. Yet, for those in eating disorder recovery, these sentiments are often not shared. [...]
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