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ARTICLE: The True Costs of Facebook Addiction: Low Self-Esteem And Poor Body Image
Check out this article written by Alice G. Walton, Contributor from Forbes.com: In case we didn’t quite grasp the vastness of social media’s power over us, two new studies help hammer the … [Read More...]
In the News: US Congress Launches Eating Disorder Awareness Caucus
EDC Applauds the Creation of a Federal Bi-Partisan Caucus Addressing Eating Disorders WASHINGTON, D.C. Feb. 28, 2012 - For Immediate Release - The Eating Disorders Coalition (EDC) applauds … [Read More...]
UPCOMING EVENT: Miss Representation Film Screening & Panel
Please join A Chance to Heal, Girls Rock Philly, University Community Collaborative of Philadelphia and FAAN Mail (Fostering Activism and Alternatives Now!) for a reception and group conversation … [Read More...]
ARTICLE: Family Meal Benefits Go Beyond the Dinner Table
Today’s families are spread very thin. Between soccer games and track practice, jobs and choir rehearsal, and the many meetings, appointments, homework assignments and work responsibilities, parents … [Read More...]
DONATE NOW: Our Annual Giving Campaign is underway
Please donate to our Annual Giving Campaign online … [Read More...]
ARTICLE: The Importance of Play
Autumn brings so many welcome changes — it is the season of nature’s beautiful color show, aromas and tastes of pumpkin and apple are abundant, cooler air sets in and the promise of new learning … [Read More...]
ARTICLE: Wow, she really should not be wearing that shirt.
Friends Don’t Let Friends Fat Talk “Do I look fat in these jeans?” “Uh, I think I need to lose 10 pounds.” “Wow, she really should not be wearing that shirt.” Have you ever heard … [Read More...]
ARTICLE: I Promise Myself I Will…
Obesity and Eating Disorders - The Common Element As we all work to tackle the issues of obesity and eating disorders, it is important to recognize the critical link between these two epidemics. In … [Read More...]
PRESS RELEASE: Philadelphia Organization Paves The Way For Eating Disorder Prevention As A Public Health Movement
For Immediate Release CONTACT: Carolyn Rammel: 215.885.2420 PHILADELPHIA ORGANIZATION PAVES THE WAY FOR EATING DISORDER PREVENTION AS A PUBLIC HEALTH MOVEMENT A Chance to Heal hosts … [Read More...]
