Why Affirming Care Matters in Eating Disorder Recovery Eating disorder recovery asks people to be vulnerable in profound ways. Treatment often involves conversations about body image, identity, shame, control, relationships, and trust. For LGBTQIA+ individuals, those conversations can feel even more complex if they are navigating environments where they do not [...]
Understanding Eating Disorders as Mental Health Conditions Many people still misunderstand eating disorders as being about food or appearance alone, which contributes to shame, delayed treatment, and resistance to higher levels of care. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s crucial to recognize that eating disorders are among the most [...]
The Overlap Between Chronic Stress and Eating Disorders April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge that stress impacts us all in both big and small ways. Chronic stress, or stress that is persistent and maintains the long-term activation of the fight-or-flight response, is especially damaging to health, particularly for [...]
Offseason Recovery: Strengthening Athletes’ Return to Sport Through Eating Disorder Treatment By the Athlete EDGE at EDCare Team, with contributions from Kate Daley, MA, LPCC, RDN, Primary Therapist, and Taylor Smith, MA, Mental Performance Coach For athletes, the offseason is often seen as a time to rest, refine skills, and prepare for [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
