ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders & Severe Malnutrition

ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders & Severe Malnutrition ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders & Severe Malnutrition offers medical stabilization treatment and e

ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders & Severe Malnutrition offers medical stabilization treatment and expert care for the most medically-ill eating disorder patients in the U.S.

End Mental Health Awareness Month with a win!
05/30/2026

End Mental Health Awareness Month with a win!

Eating disorders rarely occur alone. Many individuals also experience anxiety, depression, trauma-related conditions or ...
05/27/2026

Eating disorders rarely occur alone. Many individuals also experience anxiety, depression, trauma-related conditions or other mental health challenges. Understanding and treating all co-occurring conditions together can help support a stronger, more sustainable recovery.

Learn more on our website this Mental Health Awareness Month: https://bit.ly/4nSdgGk

References
1. Hambleton et al. (2022). Psychiatric and medical comorbidities of eating disorders: findings from a rapid review of the literature. Journal of Eating Disorders, 10(1).

05/23/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month is in full swing. What’s one thing you wish more people understood about mental health?

Among our patients, 42% had a prior DXA scan indicating low bone mineral density. Low bone density can increase the risk...
05/21/2026

Among our patients, 42% had a prior DXA scan indicating low bone mineral density. Low bone density can increase the risk of fractures, long-term bone loss and other serious health complications, which is why National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month is so important.

Download our annual report to learn more: https://bit.ly/4tWvSb4

Say it loud and say it clearly. Mental health is health.
05/16/2026

Say it loud and say it clearly. Mental health is health.

05/13/2026

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Lapidus reviews some of the risk factors for developing an eating disorder.

References:
Deloitte Access Economics. The Social and Economic Cost of Eating Disorders in the United States of America: A Report for the Strategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorders and the Academy for Eating Disorders. June 2020.

Abene et al. (2023). Food insecurity and binge eating: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 56(7), 1301–1322

Raney et al. (2023). Racial discrimination is associated with binge-eating disorder in early adolescents: a cross-sectional analysis. Journal of eating disorders, 11(1), 139.

Sonneville, KR, Lipson, SK. (2018). Disparities in eating disorder diagnosis and treatment according to weight status, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic background, and s*x among college students. Int J Eat Disord, 51, 518– 526.

Diemer et al. (2015). Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, and Eating-Related Pathology in a National Sample of College Students. The Journal of adolescent health: official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine, 57(2), 144–149.

Arikawa et al. (2021). Results of an Online Survey about Food Insecurity and Eating Disorder Behaviors Administered to a Volunteer Sample of Self-Described LGBTQ+ Young Adults Aged 18 to 35 Years. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 121(7), 1231–1241.

Teede et al. International Evidence-based Guideline for the Assessment and Management of Polycystic O***y Syndrome 2023. Monash University.

Low bone mineral density is a serious and often overlooked complication of eating disorders. Early intervention and comp...
05/12/2026

Low bone mineral density is a serious and often overlooked complication of eating disorders. Early intervention and comprehensive care can help protect long-term health. Learn more about bone health and eating disorders this National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month: https://bit.ly/4gHrjey

Reference
Golden, N. H., Abrams, S. A., Daniels, S. R., Abrams, S. A., Corkins, M. R., De Ferranti, S. D., Magge, S. N., & Schwarzenberg, S. J. (2014). Optimizing bone health in children and adolescents. PEDIATRICS, 134(4), e1229–e1243.

Eating disorders affect far more than weight. During the teen years, they can disrupt puberty, weaken bones, stop period...
05/07/2026

Eating disorders affect far more than weight. During the teen years, they can disrupt puberty, weaken bones, stop periods and impact brain development. Early treatment can make a lasting difference.

Children's Mental Health Awareness Week is the perfect time to learn more about how eating disorders affect puberty. See how: https://bit.ly/49vqXFc

Sources
1. Workman, C., Blalock, D. V., & Mehler, P. S. (2019). Bone density status in a large population of patients with anorexia nervosa. Bone, 131, 115161.
2. Golden, N. H., Abrams, S. A., Daniels, S. R., Abrams, S. A., Corkins, M. R., De Ferranti, S. D., Golden, N. H., Magge, S. N., & Schwarzenberg, S. J. (2014). Optimizing bone health in children and adolescents. PEDIATRICS, 134(4), e1229–e1243.
3. Mehler, P. S., & Andersen, A. E. (2022). Eating disorders: A Comprehensive Guide to Medical Care and Complications. JHU Press.
4. Ante, Z., Luu, T. M., Healy‐Profitós, J., He, S., Taddeo, D., Lo, E., & Auger, N. (2020). Pregnancy outcomes in women with anorexia nervosa. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 53(5), 673–682.

05/06/2026

It’s No Diet Day! What does freedom from dieting look like for you today?

When the body isn’t getting enough nutrition, it slows down to protect itself. This can affect everything from your hear...
05/05/2026

When the body isn’t getting enough nutrition, it slows down to protect itself. This can affect everything from your heart and digestion to how you think and feel, showing just how much your body depends on consistent fuel. During Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s an important reminder that eating disorders impact both mental and physical health and deserve attention, understanding and care.

Learn more about the complications of restriction on our website: https://bit.ly/4ebaaZs

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723 Delaware Street, Pavilion M
Denver, CO
80204

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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