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What is SkinnyTok and how should parents respond?
In a recent Parents Magazine article discussing the “SkinnyTok” trend, Dr. Heather Rosen, director of the eating disorders program at Psychology Partners Group, provided valuable insights into the harmful effects of this social media phenomenon. Dr. Rosen, an expert in eating disorder treatment, agreed with the assessment that SkinnyTok promotes unrealistic body standards and contributes…
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Dr. Heather Rosen speaks on CBS about “Bigorexia” and its Dangers
What is “bigorexia” and how prevalent is it? Dr. Heather Rosen explains the signs and dangers of muscle dysmorphia in this eye-opening CBS interview, shedding light on a growing concern around body image and obsessive muscle building.
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PPG’s New Program to Combat Eating Disorders Holistically
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Adam Stone of The Examiner News to discuss the launch of our new program to combat eating disorders using a holistic approach. Spearheaded by Dr. Heather Rosen, a specialist in adolescent eating disorder treatment, the program aims to fill the gap in coordinated outpatient care in the…
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Billie Jean King Opens up About the Weight Loss Drug That Helped Her Overcome a Binge-Eating Disorder
Dr. Heather Rosen contributed to this revealing story about tennis icon Billie Jean King’s battle with a binge-eating disorder and the role of a weight loss drug in her recovery.
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The impact of GLP-1 on Eating Disorders
Right now, about 12% of American aged 18 or older (or 1 in 8 adults) are taking GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonists – medications that were initially developed and FDA-approved to treat type 2 diabetes are also being used off-label for weight loss beyond medical need.. Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, Trulicity and other similar drugs work by…
