Harvard STRIPED
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The Strategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorders, or STRIPED, is a graduate-level training initiative based at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Boston Children’s Hospital. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/striped/
Patients with more financial resources were readmitted more often but had lower death rates after eating disorder hospitalization. The study underscores how access to care saves lives. Read more: jeatdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.... @hsph.harvard.edu
November 18, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Patients with more financial resources were readmitted more often but had lower death rates after eating disorder hospitalization. The study underscores how access to care saves lives. Read more: jeatdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.... @hsph.harvard.edu
BREAKING: Both the House and Senate call on the USDA to act and report back within 120 days—a huge step toward prevention and early intervention in schools nationwide. This victory shows the power of advocacy in action.
November 13, 2025 at 7:21 PM
BREAKING: Both the House and Senate call on the USDA to act and report back within 120 days—a huge step toward prevention and early intervention in schools nationwide. This victory shows the power of advocacy in action.
Yesterday, Rep. Erin Byrnes led a press conference announcing legislation to restrict the sale of over-the-counter diet pills and muscle-building supplements to minors. We’re grateful for her leadership in protecting children from these predatory products. @cspinet.org @hsph.harvard.edu
November 6, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Yesterday, Rep. Erin Byrnes led a press conference announcing legislation to restrict the sale of over-the-counter diet pills and muscle-building supplements to minors. We’re grateful for her leadership in protecting children from these predatory products. @cspinet.org @hsph.harvard.edu
Big congratulations to Stanley Huang for his outstanding poster presentation at the BCH AI Symposium and Dr. Sook Ning Chua for her powerful poster on colorism! Kudos to Dr. Bryn Austin and team for third place at the AI Shark Tank! @hsph.harvard.edu
November 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Big congratulations to Stanley Huang for his outstanding poster presentation at the BCH AI Symposium and Dr. Sook Ning Chua for her powerful poster on colorism! Kudos to Dr. Bryn Austin and team for third place at the AI Shark Tank! @hsph.harvard.edu
Scenes from Beyond the Feed, a STRIPED seminar exploring how social media design and influencer type impact youth mental health and digital wellbeing — with insights from Yuning Liu and Katrine Bønneland Tølbøll. @hsph.harvard.edu
October 31, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Scenes from Beyond the Feed, a STRIPED seminar exploring how social media design and influencer type impact youth mental health and digital wellbeing — with insights from Yuning Liu and Katrine Bønneland Tølbøll. @hsph.harvard.edu
Big win for youth health in MA! HB2530/SB1620 to restrict OTC diet pills + muscle-building supplements to minors passed the Public Health Committee. Thanks to Rep. Sabadosa, Sen. Rush, and the Committee for their leadership. Onward to Health Care Financing! @cspinet.org @hsph.harvard.edu
October 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Big win for youth health in MA! HB2530/SB1620 to restrict OTC diet pills + muscle-building supplements to minors passed the Public Health Committee. Thanks to Rep. Sabadosa, Sen. Rush, and the Committee for their leadership. Onward to Health Care Financing! @cspinet.org @hsph.harvard.edu
Nearly half of Alaska youth report disordered eating. Rates are higher among female, minority, and higher-weight youth, with strong ties to mental distress and substance use. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40879503/ @albeccia.bsky.social @hsph.harvard.edu
October 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Nearly half of Alaska youth report disordered eating. Rates are higher among female, minority, and higher-weight youth, with strong ties to mental distress and substance use. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40879503/ @albeccia.bsky.social @hsph.harvard.edu
The STRIPED team was glad to be part of this year’s Eating Disorders Research Society conference! From presentations to conversations, it was inspiring to connect with colleagues and share ideas that will help shape the future of eating disorders research. @hsph.harvard.edu @albeccia.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The STRIPED team was glad to be part of this year’s Eating Disorders Research Society conference! From presentations to conversations, it was inspiring to connect with colleagues and share ideas that will help shape the future of eating disorders research. @hsph.harvard.edu @albeccia.bsky.social
The STRIPED team was delighted to join the annual Eating Disorders Research Society conference this year! One highlight — seeing Yongjoo Kim, Ariel, Jordon Levinson, and Kendrin Sonneville together in this great photo. #EDRS2025 @albeccia.bsky.social @hsph.harvard.edu
September 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The STRIPED team was delighted to join the annual Eating Disorders Research Society conference this year! One highlight — seeing Yongjoo Kim, Ariel, Jordon Levinson, and Kendrin Sonneville together in this great photo. #EDRS2025 @albeccia.bsky.social @hsph.harvard.edu
Social media profits from kids’ attention—at great cost to their health. That’s why we testified on Sen. Velis’ S.51 to require audits of engagement algorithms. Thank you Joint Committee for hearing us. Time to act: report S.51 favorably! hsph.harvard.edu/research/eat... @hsph.harvard.edu
September 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Social media profits from kids’ attention—at great cost to their health. That’s why we testified on Sen. Velis’ S.51 to require audits of engagement algorithms. Thank you Joint Committee for hearing us. Time to act: report S.51 favorably! hsph.harvard.edu/research/eat... @hsph.harvard.edu
Honored Sen. Amy Klobuchar spotlighted STRIPED’s research in a Senate Judiciary hearing. Our study shows social media profits from kids’ attention, building momentum for stronger youth protections. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... @fairplayforkids.bsky.social @counterhate.com @hsph.harvard.edu
September 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Honored Sen. Amy Klobuchar spotlighted STRIPED’s research in a Senate Judiciary hearing. Our study shows social media profits from kids’ attention, building momentum for stronger youth protections. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... @fairplayforkids.bsky.social @counterhate.com @hsph.harvard.edu
Medicaid is mental health. It covers care for 1 in 5 Americans — 72 million people count on it. Now is not the time to cut it. Protect mental health. Protect Medicaid.
📣 Take action now: insact.us/medicaid
📣 Take action now: insact.us/medicaid
June 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Medicaid is mental health. It covers care for 1 in 5 Americans — 72 million people count on it. Now is not the time to cut it. Protect mental health. Protect Medicaid.
📣 Take action now: insact.us/medicaid
📣 Take action now: insact.us/medicaid
STRIPED team member Ariel Beccia presented a poster on our advocacy work to re-include items assessing eating disorders into the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) at #SER2025 last week! @societyforepi.bsky.social @hsph.harvard.edu @albeccia.bsky.social
June 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM
STRIPED team member Ariel Beccia presented a poster on our advocacy work to re-include items assessing eating disorders into the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) at #SER2025 last week! @societyforepi.bsky.social @hsph.harvard.edu @albeccia.bsky.social
Dr. Bryn Austin, Director of STRIPED, brought powerful evidence to today’s hearing—reminding lawmakers that youth are being targeted by an industry profiting off their insecurities. Time to put health first. @hsph.harvard.edu @cspinet.org
June 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Dr. Bryn Austin, Director of STRIPED, brought powerful evidence to today’s hearing—reminding lawmakers that youth are being targeted by an industry profiting off their insecurities. Time to put health first. @hsph.harvard.edu @cspinet.org
Honored to have Dr. Greg Hagan testify in strong support of our bill. His message was clear: protecting kids from harmful supplements is a public health priority. @hsph.harvard.edu
June 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Honored to have Dr. Greg Hagan testify in strong support of our bill. His message was clear: protecting kids from harmful supplements is a public health priority. @hsph.harvard.edu
STRIPED’s own Jill Kavanaugh delivered compelling testimony today, highlighting how deceptive marketing and easy access to dangerous supplements put youth at risk. We’re proud to have her voice leading this fight. @hsph.harvard.edu
June 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
STRIPED’s own Jill Kavanaugh delivered compelling testimony today, highlighting how deceptive marketing and easy access to dangerous supplements put youth at risk. We’re proud to have her voice leading this fight. @hsph.harvard.edu
Proud to stand with youth advocates at today’s hearing in the Joint Committee on Public Health to ban dangerous diet pills & supplements for minors. Big thanks to Rep. Decker for calling out industry lobbyists for their misleading testimony & disregard for kids' health. @hsph.harvard.edu
June 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Proud to stand with youth advocates at today’s hearing in the Joint Committee on Public Health to ban dangerous diet pills & supplements for minors. Big thanks to Rep. Decker for calling out industry lobbyists for their misleading testimony & disregard for kids' health. @hsph.harvard.edu
So proud to celebrate Ariel and Chloe at the International Conference on Eating Disorders! #ICED2025 @hsph.harvard.edu @albeccia.bsky.social
June 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
So proud to celebrate Ariel and Chloe at the International Conference on Eating Disorders! #ICED2025 @hsph.harvard.edu @albeccia.bsky.social
Congratulations to STRIPED Collaborating Mentor Dr. Jerel Calzo on being elected President-Elect of the Academy for Eating Disorders! We’re so proud and thrilled to see your leadership recognized on this global stage. #ICED2025 @hsph.harvard.edu
May 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Congratulations to STRIPED Collaborating Mentor Dr. Jerel Calzo on being elected President-Elect of the Academy for Eating Disorders! We’re so proud and thrilled to see your leadership recognized on this global stage. #ICED2025 @hsph.harvard.edu
Honored to share that Dr. Bryn Austin has received the Leadership Award for Mentorship from the Academy for Eating Disorders. Deepest thanks to the colleagues and mentees who made this recognition possible. #ICED2025 @hsph.harvard.edu @albeccia.bsky.social
May 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Honored to share that Dr. Bryn Austin has received the Leadership Award for Mentorship from the Academy for Eating Disorders. Deepest thanks to the colleagues and mentees who made this recognition possible. #ICED2025 @hsph.harvard.edu @albeccia.bsky.social
Another shot of STRIPED Director Bryn Austin and her powerful presentation at #ICED2025. @hsph.harvard.edu @albeccia.bsky.social
May 29, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Another shot of STRIPED Director Bryn Austin and her powerful presentation at #ICED2025. @hsph.harvard.edu @albeccia.bsky.social
Last but not least, STRIPED Collaborating Mentor Cynthia Tschampl and her ICED presentation! #ICED2025 @hsph.harvard.edu
May 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Last but not least, STRIPED Collaborating Mentor Cynthia Tschampl and her ICED presentation! #ICED2025 @hsph.harvard.edu
Congrats to STRIPED Visiting Scholar Emilio Compte for an informative presentation at #iced2025. @hsph.harvard.edu @albeccia.bsky.social
May 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Congrats to STRIPED Visiting Scholar Emilio Compte for an informative presentation at #iced2025. @hsph.harvard.edu @albeccia.bsky.social
Honored to receive awards for two STRIPED projects from the AED Epidemiology & Public Health Practice SIG at ICED 2025! Thanks to the SIG for this recognition. Presented by Chloe Gao & Bryn Austin at #ICED2025. @hsph.harvard.edu @albeccia.bsky.social
May 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Honored to receive awards for two STRIPED projects from the AED Epidemiology & Public Health Practice SIG at ICED 2025! Thanks to the SIG for this recognition. Presented by Chloe Gao & Bryn Austin at #ICED2025. @hsph.harvard.edu @albeccia.bsky.social
Using the Power Prism® for impact: This study shows how MA communities are fighting back against risky weight-loss + muscle-building supplements marketed to youth. A must-read on grassroots health advocacy in action.
@hsph.harvard.edu @cspinet.org www.ejgm.co.uk/article/powe...
@hsph.harvard.edu @cspinet.org www.ejgm.co.uk/article/powe...
May 22, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Using the Power Prism® for impact: This study shows how MA communities are fighting back against risky weight-loss + muscle-building supplements marketed to youth. A must-read on grassroots health advocacy in action.
@hsph.harvard.edu @cspinet.org www.ejgm.co.uk/article/powe...
@hsph.harvard.edu @cspinet.org www.ejgm.co.uk/article/powe...