Eating Recovery Center

A glimpse into our blanket making event last week in Denver! All together, we made nearly a dozen blankets for Children's Hospital Colorado to share with the kiddos in their facility. We're looking forward to more give back events in the future. ??

Registration is now open for our 2025 Collegiate Mental Health Symposium! ?? This year’s symposium brings together an impressive lineup of speakers, insightful sessions, and invaluable resources designed to equip you with the tools to make a meaningful impact on mental health support within college communities. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside other dedicated professionals. Reserve your spot here: https://bit.ly/3O9WvWk

We're thrilled by the turnout at Elizabeth Wassenaar, MS, MD, DFAPA, CEDS-S impactful panel on Pediatric Weight Management at #AACAP2024! Her insights sparked meaningful conversations, and it was inspiring to see so many physicians stop by our booth to share how impressed they were with her presentation. Thank you, Dr. Wassenaar, for your dedication to advancing care for young patients. Other panelist pictured: Dr. Jonathan Chevinsky, Dr. Rachana Shah, Dr. Amy Meadows, Dr. Nazeeha Micciche, and Dr. Amy Kim.

Eating disorders are multifaceted in nature and have various risk factors and cultural influences contributing to their development. Join us for this continuing education event, where you’ll gain insights into recognizing the diverse signs and symptoms that can manifest in individuals, enabling a more nuanced understanding of these conditions. We’ll also discuss ethical treatment practices that prioritize inclusivity and respect for patients’ unique experiences. Educational Objectives - Identify characteristics, risk factors and cultural influences that may make people susceptible to the development of an eating disorder. - Recognize signs and symptoms of eating disorders. - Outline tenants of effective and ethical foundations for the treatment of patients with eating disorders. Note: this is part 1 of a 4-part series, EDIP (Eating Disorder Informed Professional) Series. An EDIP designation demonstrates that you are clinically informed and can provide a stigma-free space where clients can feel heard, understood and validated. Keep an eye out for coming sessions! Register here: https://bit.ly/4hMCu5y

Did you know that people with diabetes face a higher risk of developing an eating disorder? People with certain types of diabetes are more prone to specific behaviors, like: ?? Those with type 1 diabetes are more likely to engage in purging, which is a way of getting rid of calories with the goal of losing weight. ?? Misusing insulin to control weight is a dangerous form of purging commonly used by individuals with type 1 diabetes. ?? Those with type 2 diabetes are more likely to binge eat without purging, especially at night. Eating disorders impact 30-40% of young females with type 1 diabetes, pointing to the urgency to raise awareness of eating disorders in this population. In this piece, we focus on how to help individuals with type 1 diabetes who are showing signs of an eating disorder: https://bit.ly/3zV7aki

Attending the 58th Annual ABCT Convention? Stop by our booth (113!) to connect with Kim Offner and discover how we're advancing mental health and recovery. ?? Plus, don’t miss our experts Dr. Kimberly Anderson, Dr. Irene Rovira, and Dr. Geraldine De La Rosa-Lopes presenting Culturally-Sensitive Adaptations of Evidence-Based Interventions for Eating Disorders on Friday, 11/15, from 12:30-2 PM. Join us to learn, engage, and make a meaningful impact!

Join us in congratulating our Regional Medical Director, Dr. Stephanie Setliff, on receiving the Special Recognition Prism Award from Mental Health America of Greater Dallas! ??

University of Nebraska student reporter Amber Rodriguez showcases how social media contributes to eating disorder behaviors in this recent article for the Nebraska News Service. Casey Tallent, Ph.D. is featured in the piece, noting how social media platforms serve potentially harmful content that perpetuates body image standards and can trigger eating disorders. Read it here: https://bit.ly/48rh5e2

I am feeling incredibly inspired and extra energized after spending two days alongside Dr. Ovidio Bermudez, MD, FAAP, FSAHM, FAED, F.iaedp, CEDS, and Jim Olin, Professionals Relations Manager at ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders & Severe Malnutrition at Denver Health to bring insightful and impactful conversation to dedicated eating disorder and medical professionals in Lexington, Kentucky with Eating Recovery Center. We had a wonderful evening connecting with industry thought leaders at Lost Palm for a networking social hour on Monday. The following day, Dr. Bermudez shared his expertise with the amazing pediatric team at Kentucky Children’s Hospital UK HealthCare for a Grand Rounds presentation, ‘Cultivating Resilience: Adressing Fear and Encouraging Tolerance in ARFID’. Dr. Bermudez later gave an informative CE presentation on ‘Exploring the Implications of GLP-1 use in Pediatric Populations’ over a delightful dinner to professionals who are truly passionate about learning how to navigate the best practices for these medications in the pediatric population. I am so grateful for Dr. Bermudez’s willingness to share his expertise in our field and all the remarkable professionals that were so welcoming and supportive of the discussions surrounding eating disorders. Thank you all who contributed to making our visit to Lexington a memorable and successful experience.

?? It’s that time again! The second annual InformED Community Forum is here, and we’re thrilled to bring together mental health professionals, advocates, and changemakers for this impactful event! ??Register at the link in bio or tinyurl.com/informed24 This year, we’re honored to feature Dr. Elizabeth Wassenaar, MS, MD, DFAPA, CEDS-S, Regional Medical Director at Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center. Driven by her passion for helping individuals and families navigate complex mental health journeys, Dr. Wassenaar’s insights will be invaluable in our conversations. We’re also thrilled to be joined by Stephanie Albers, PhD, Neeru Bakshi MD, Emma Boillotat, MSW, Jason Wood, Erikka D. Taylor, MD, MPH, DFAACAP, Carsen Rhys Beckwith, Leslie Jordan Garcia, MBA, MPH, Angel Austin, and Aaron Flores RDN! Thank you to our dedicated speakers for their time. MORE speakers will be announced later this week! About the InformED Forum: Join us for this dynamic, one-of-a-kind gathering hosted by Project HEAL, where mental health professionals, advocates, and changemakers come together to push the conversations around mental health care toward a more inclusive future. Through roundtable discussions, we’ll address critical topics like neurodiversity, GLP-1 risks, and the unique mental health challenges faced by athletes. ?? ?? Save the Date: November 15th, 10am - 4:30pm EST ?? Who Should Attend? Anyone passionate about aligning mental health care with lived experiences! ? CE credits are available for clinicians ready to deepen their impact. ?? Register now: tinyurl.com/informed24 Let’s come together to break down barriers and create a future where mental health care is accessible and equitable for all. ?? #InformED2024 #MentalHealth #ProjectHEAL #Community Thank you to our sponsors: The Emily Program McCallum Place Eating Disorder Centers Eating Recovery Center Within Health SunCloud Health ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders) EDCare