"Eating Disorders and Gastrointestinal Symptoms - Overview of Symptoms, Complications, and Management" Presented by Holly Peek MD, MPH Patients with eating disorders often present with several gastrointestinal symptoms and complications. Significant GI symptoms can contribute to increased morbidity, increased risk of relapse, and complicate the recovery process. Additionally, it may be difficult for clinicians to […]
Join us for a book event with Debbie Saroufim, author of "Fat and Beautiful: A Book About Why You Can Be Both," a story of joy, a lesson in empathy, and a guide for parents and educators navigating conversations around body image and weight stigma. This event is in-person at MEDA's offices, 1320 Centre Street, […]
"Family Based Treatment (FBT) in Higher Levels of Care" Presented by Rachel Oringher, Psy.D The presentation will focus on the application FBT in the partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and/or residential levels of care for eating disorders. The presenter will review the treatment model interventions and principles with a case example. Research about the efficacy of […]
The MEDA office will be closed on 4/15/24 in observance of Patriots Day.
Erin Schwartz is back at it again, running the 2024 Boston Marathon for MEDA. We couldn’t be more honored of her dedication to supporting MEDA’s mission. All proceeds from Erin’s run go toward providing recovery services for those with eating disorders.
Every 52 min someone dies from complications due to an eating disorder and 28.8 million people in the US will struggle with an eating disorder.
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