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Psychiatric Times

Eating Disorders and OTC Weight-Loss Product Consumption in Adolescents

February 28, 2024

Dr. Anne Marie O'Melia is featured in this Psychiatric Times article about eating disorders and adolescent use of over-the-counter weight-loss products. The article discusses the psychological contributors to OTC weight-loss drug use; the increased use of GLP-1 agonist medications like Ozempic for weight-loss; strategies for early identification and intervention; and the connection between social media and adolescents with eating disorders.

Shedding light on body dysmorphic disorder

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9News

Shedding light on body dysmorphic disorder

February 28, 2024

Dr. Elizabeth Wassenaar was a featured guest on Denver 9News during Eating Disorder Awareness Week to shed light on signs and symptoms of body dysmorphia and ways to support those who may be struggling.

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Denver 7

Advocates share stories and resources during Eating Disorder Awareness Week

February 27, 2024

Hundreds of patients a year receive care from the Eating Recovery Center in Denver. Denver7 spoke to the medical director and a former patient about the impacts of eating disorders.

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Dallas News

Diet culture’s marketing tactics and the consequences of using meds for weight loss

February 26, 2024

Perpetuating the idea of an ideal weight can be harmful for those dealing with eating disorders.

Press Releases

Eating Recovery Center expands virtual treatment to Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia

February 21, 2024

Eating Recovery At Home, the leading virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP) for eating disorders, has expanded access and is now available to those residing in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.

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Daytime Chicago

Eating Disorder Awareness: Signs, Symptoms and Navigating Body Dysmorphia

February 21, 2024

February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month. In this segment, Dr. Ellen Astrachan-Fletcher shares eating disorder signs and symptoms; and how to navigate body dysmorphia with WGN9 News.

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Well and Good

The Real-World Impact of Weight Stigma and What It Looks Like in Everyday Life

January 20, 2024

General stigma, defined as “a set of negative and unfair beliefs that society or a group of people have about something,” is everywhere.

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9News

Dr. Elizabeth Easton discusses negative side of dieting for New Year's resolutions

January 19, 2024

Dr. Elizabeth Easton talks about how New Year's resolutions focused on dieting can actually contribute to eating disorders.

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WGN9

Navigating sensitive conversations about food and eating disorders during Thanksgiving

November 21, 2023

In this WGN Morning News segment, Dr. Anne Marie O'Melia shares tips for navigating the holidays, how to do mental health check-ins with college students coming home, and how to access help if your loved one is struggling.

Press Releases

Eating Recovery Center Researchers Receive Prize Nod from Journal of Eating Disorder Editors

November 8, 2023

DENVER, Colo. — Researchers at Eating Recovery Center (ERC) received the “Best Empirical Research” paper award on Oct.

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