How You Can Help Prevent Eating Disorders
- Join the True Campaign
- Become a Member of the National Eating Disorders Association
- Write a Letter of Encouragement to other Remuda Alumni
- Share Your Story through a Media Interview
- Participate in an Eating Disorder Research Study
- Submit Your Remuda Testimonial
Join the True Campaign
The True Campaign exists to end the crisis of poor self image by challenging cultural ideals about identity and beauty, so we can be free to impact our world as God intended. To get started visit truecampaign.org.
Remuda Ranch Offers Free Trial Memberships to NEDA
As a Remuda Ranch patient, alumnus, friend or family member, you now have an opportunity to join the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) with a free trial membership. Remuda Ranch has worked hard over the years not only to treat eating disorders, but also to to prevent them and educate the public. As a major sponsor of NEDA, we are teaming up to make an even bigger impact. This is your chance to make a difference too. Join forces. Be heard. Help improve insurance coverage. Join NEDA.
With this special offer, memberships are free the first year to members of the Remuda Family. The trial membership is available exclusively to new NEDA members and will run through April 2009. Visit the NEDA website, click on the MyNEDA icon and be sure to enter your referral code: REM2008.
Write a Letter of Encouragement to other Remuda Alumni
Because you have been in their shoes, you may be able to offer amazing hope to your fellow Remuda Alumni. If you would like to write a letter of encouragement to be posted on our Alumni website page, simply e-mail your letter to amy.nygard@remudaranch.com. We will review the letter and post it as appropriate.
Share Your Story through a Media Interview
In addition to providing treatment, Remuda is deeply committed to the prevention of eating disorders through education. Toward that end, we work with local and national media to get accurate information out about eating disorders. Often, they are interested in personal stories and first-hand accounts from individuals or families who have struggled with eating disorders and sought treatment at Remuda.
If you would be willing to participate in such media opportunities, please e-mail amy.nygard@remudaranch.com. A form will be sent for you to complete and return. We will then place your name on our media resource list. However, we will not release this information directly to any media. Your privacy and confidentiality will always be protected. Instead, if your story appears to fit their needs, we will get in touch with you to discuss your participation. If you agree to take part, we will ask you to contact the media source. If at any time, you want to be removed from our list, simply e-mail amy.nygard@remudaranch.com and request to be taken off the list.
UCSD Eating Disorder Research Study
Women needed for fMRI Eating Disorder Research Study.
If you are a female who…
- has RECOVERED from Anorexia or Bulimia
- is medication free
- is normal height/weight
- has no serious medical problems
…WE NEED YOU!!
Help UCSD researchers understand the etiology of Eating Disorders. Your participation could help us to develop treatment & preventative measures for these complex and serious disorders. You will receive up to $1300 for completing the program and all assessments!
For more information, contact UCSD Eating Disorders Treatment & Research Program at 858-366-2525 or edresearch@ucsd.edu. Study conducted by Dr. Walter Kaye, professor of Psychiatry. Approved by IRB
Eating Disorders Research Program at UPMC
SEEKING WOMEN RECOVERED FROM ANOREXIA OR BULIMIA NERVOSA RESEARCH STUDY
The Eating Disorders Research Program at UPMC is conducting research studies on brain chemistry and appetite in eating disorders. These studies are funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. They involve:
- brain imaging (PET or fMRI)
- a blood sample
- completion of interviews and questionnaires
We are seeking women:
- ages 18 to 45
- recovered from anorexia or bulimia nervosa
- not taking medication for emotional problems
Travel expenses are reimbursed. Participants will be compensated.
For more information, contact Melissa Gilmore at gilmoremn@upmc.edu or 412-647-9904.
Submit Your Remuda Testimonial
For many women and girls suffering with eating disorders, it may be difficult to understand the healing that can take place through inpatient treatment. Your testimonial of healing at Remuda may offer them hope for recovery. If you would like to submit your testimonial, please e-mail amy.nygard@remudaranch.com and simply include your story. It may be used in our printed materials or on our website testimonial page.
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