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 LGBTQ+ 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 [...]
Reading time: 5 minutes A student athlete’s mental health, especially while recovering from an eating disorder, is never 100% predictable. While athletic staff can hope for their student to recover without incident, discussion around the reality of relapse should be prioritized to help prepare for and support an athlete in the event that relapse [...]
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. [...]
The Dangers of an Eating Disorder on Student Athlete Performance Reading time: 5 minutes Student-athletes face tremendous pressure and the transition from high school or club sports to collegiate athletics can exacerbate this pressure. A change in an environment, being away from primary support systems, developing a relationship with a new coach [...]
