Columbia Center for Eating Disorders

02/26/2026

Learn more about how uncertainty about resources impacts eating behavior.

https://thefeedblog.com/2022/07/27/food-insecurity-and-eating-problems/

How uncertainty about resources impacts eating behavior.

02/25/2026

Here's a reminder of who we are and what our mission is!

https://thefeedblog.com/2023/03/24/welcome-to-nyspi-our-history-and-mission/

Who we are and what we do.

02/24/2026

In honor of EDAW, read more about eating disorders in men and the importance of understanding the idealization of muscularity.

https://thefeedblog.com/2019/09/09/bulking-up-our-knowledge-about-eating-disorders-in-men/

The importance of understanding the idealization of muscularity.

02/23/2026

Tomorrow begins Eating Disorder Awareness week. This year’s theme is “Every BODY Belongs.” Eating disorders affect 30 million Americans across all ages, sizes, races, genders, and backgrounds. Too often, people go unseen or unsupported due to stigma, misinformation, and barriers to care. This , we come together to fight for change, commit to change, and remind everyone that every body belongs.

Read here to learn more about who gets eating disorders.

https://thefeedblog.com/2019/02/26/eating-disorders-the-rest-of-the-iceberg/

02/16/2026

Here's a self esteem guide for teens on seeing yourself clearly, and appreciating the you within, written by our colleague Gabby Goldentyer, M.A.

Perceived appearance a strong predictor of self-esteem for teenagers. There are several ways to work on this element of body image, including setting social media limits.

02/13/2026

Our colleague, Caitlin Lloyd, PhD, discusses brain processes involved in making decisions about food. Watch the video to learn more!

02/11/2026

Dr. Glasofer provides an overview of dental manifestations of eating disorders and prevention strategies.

Understand how eating disorders affect oral health, including tooth erosion and cavities.

12/19/2025

The Columbia Center for Eating Disorders team has some tips on how to approach the holiday festivities that often center around food.

Happy Holidays!

12/11/2025

Cultivate your ability to choose where to tune in this holiday season. Dr. Glasofer walks us through ways to practice mindfulness as the holidays approach.

Cultivate your ability to choose where to tune in this holiday season.

12/05/2025

Click the link below to read about our latest effort to understand the the relationship between personality traits and eating disorders.

https://thefeedblog.com/2025/11/07/the-link-between-obsessive-compulsive-personality-traits-and-anorexia-nervosa/

Learn how perfectionism and rigidity and other obsessive-compulsive personality traits relate to symptoms of anorexia nervosa.

11/10/2025

Despite their popularity and purportedly good intentions, health and fitness apps may come with unintended consequences, including contributing to disordered eating, specifically in young adults and women.

Written by Stella Hatch. New evidence that for some, they do more harm than good.

10/31/2025

Check out our blog for some tips on how to manage the tricks and the treats on Halloween.

There isn’t a magical, secret way to get your kids to have a healthy relationship with food. But thoughtfully navigating the common challenges of getting kids to eat well early will leave more time to focus on the other fun things you can do with your child; things that do not involve food.