ERC & Pathlight In the News

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Media Coverage
Chicago Tribune

Having an eating disorder during coronavirus is like being ‘in a maze blindfolded’

The International Journal of Eating Disorders recently published a study looking at the impact of the pandemic on people struggling with eating disorders. In this Chicago Tribune article, Ellen Astrachan-Fletcher, our Regional Clinical Director in Illinois, weighs in on the effects shes seeing and signs to watch out for during this isolating time.
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WBOC Delmarva, MD

Treatment for Eating Disorders During COVID-19

Dr. Steven Crawford, Medical Director at ERC Maryland, talks to WBOC in Delmarva, MD about how people might be struggling during COVID-19 and how ERC can help (Video)
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The Counter

Living with an eating disorder as America unravels means navigating dual identity crises

This article on The Counter is an in-depth look at COVID-19 and racial challenges faced by people suffering from eating disorders. As Dr. Harry Brandt of our Maryland center says in the article, “Seeking help during a time like this, for a person with an eating disorder, is really important,” he said. “Nobody’s got to go it alone.”
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Media Coverage
303 Magazine

A Master Guide to Mental Health Resources In and Around Denver

"People around the world may experience unprecedented mental health outcomes in the near future. It can be useful to discuss your experience and trauma as a result of recent events with a trained provider in counseling and therapy — a structured way to ensure self-care." If you need support in Denver, here is 303 Magazines guide to mental health resources in the city, including Eating Recovery Center and ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders.
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Good Morning America

Emotional eating: 4 ways to change your habits

Eating Recovery Center Advocate Kara Richardson-Whitely and Laura Lange, Director of our Binge Eating Treatment and Recovery Program in Illinois, spoke to Good Morning America to provide tips to conquering emotional eating during the ongoing pandemic.
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Industry News
The Seattle Times

Yes, men and boys can have eating disorders, too

On Nutrition

Here’s the thing about stereotypes — there’s usually a nugget of truth in there somewhere. But taking what’s true for a few and generalizing it to everyone is a problem no matter what we’re talking about. Right now, let’s talk about eating disorders.

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