This year, we spoke with the new legislative leadership in Albany about the impact of eating disorders and challenges in accessing care. Continue reading
Author Archives: Barbara Smolek, MPA
Local and Global: Fall Conference Roundup
Come to find us near and far this fall! Continue reading
Is our culture the culprit for eating disorders?
Written by Susana Cruz Garcia. Myth-busting and fact-finding. Continue reading
What You Need to Know about Food Allergies and Eating Disorders
Fad, friend or foe: an overview of diet-related medical conditions and their relationship to eating disorders. Continue reading
Spring Forward: A Look at the Upcoming Conference Season
It’s time to share our work with the field and learn about colleagues’ latest research. Continue reading
Our NY Legislators are Listening: Eating Disorders Awareness
The NY State Senate once again provides a proclamation declaring “Eating Disorders Awareness Week,” February 26-March 4, 2018. Continue reading
Hormones: What They Do and What Happens in Anorexia Nervosa
Written by Mariya Bershad and Laurel Mayer, MD. Hormones influence the way our bodies function, as well as our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Continue reading
NY Times Retro Report Video: Myths & Misperceptions about Eating Disorders
Watch Dr. Attia in a NY Times video on the lines that get blurred between fact and fiction when it comes to eating disorders. Continue reading
Sharing Ideas and Findings This Fall
Our team’s contributions to the conversation on research in obesity and eating disorders at meetings of the Obesity Society and Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Continue reading
Research Makes the Case for College Mental Health Care
Written by Hannah Geller, JD. How the Healthy Minds study has helped shape mental health care for students. Continue reading
