Janet Lydecker
@jalydecker.bsky.social
Assistant Professor and Director of Yale Teen POWER and Clinical-Research Training at the Yale POWER. Psychologist and clinical researcher specializing in eating disorders and weight bullying among adolescents. Views are my own.
Learn what it's like to engage in research and be part of a teen advocacy board! What are we doing? Our current teen advisory board will:
May 14, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Learn what it's like to engage in research and be part of a teen advocacy board! What are we doing? Our current teen advisory board will:
#edaw post 5:
this #edaw we want to say to all #transitionageyouth that YOU'VE GOT THIS. This is a time of a ton of change and added responsibilities, which can make it a risky time for disordered eating to emerge.
www.instagram.com/p/DGlmmnCyPo...
image credit: YTP advisory board :)
this #edaw we want to say to all #transitionageyouth that YOU'VE GOT THIS. This is a time of a ton of change and added responsibilities, which can make it a risky time for disordered eating to emerge.
www.instagram.com/p/DGlmmnCyPo...
image credit: YTP advisory board :)
February 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
#edaw post 5:
this #edaw we want to say to all #transitionageyouth that YOU'VE GOT THIS. This is a time of a ton of change and added responsibilities, which can make it a risky time for disordered eating to emerge.
www.instagram.com/p/DGlmmnCyPo...
image credit: YTP advisory board :)
this #edaw we want to say to all #transitionageyouth that YOU'VE GOT THIS. This is a time of a ton of change and added responsibilities, which can make it a risky time for disordered eating to emerge.
www.instagram.com/p/DGlmmnCyPo...
image credit: YTP advisory board :)
#edaw post 4:
All athletes, coaches, and fans can take some steps towards creating an environment that lowers risk for disordered eating and increases resilience.
www.instagram.com/p/DGlmQ42S-9...
image credit: YTP advisory board :)
#edawareness
#edaw
#femaleathletetriad
#thetimeisnow
#ncaa
All athletes, coaches, and fans can take some steps towards creating an environment that lowers risk for disordered eating and increases resilience.
www.instagram.com/p/DGlmQ42S-9...
image credit: YTP advisory board :)
#edawareness
#edaw
#femaleathletetriad
#thetimeisnow
#ncaa
February 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
#edaw post 4:
All athletes, coaches, and fans can take some steps towards creating an environment that lowers risk for disordered eating and increases resilience.
www.instagram.com/p/DGlmQ42S-9...
image credit: YTP advisory board :)
#edawareness
#edaw
#femaleathletetriad
#thetimeisnow
#ncaa
All athletes, coaches, and fans can take some steps towards creating an environment that lowers risk for disordered eating and increases resilience.
www.instagram.com/p/DGlmQ42S-9...
image credit: YTP advisory board :)
#edawareness
#edaw
#femaleathletetriad
#thetimeisnow
#ncaa
#edaw post 3:
One of the priorities for #edawareness is to dispell myths. What other myths or truths can you think of?
www.instagram.com/p/DGll2Y7yfH...
image credit: YTP advisory board :)
#edaw
#thetimeisnow
One of the priorities for #edawareness is to dispell myths. What other myths or truths can you think of?
www.instagram.com/p/DGll2Y7yfH...
image credit: YTP advisory board :)
#edaw
#thetimeisnow
February 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
#edaw post 3:
One of the priorities for #edawareness is to dispell myths. What other myths or truths can you think of?
www.instagram.com/p/DGll2Y7yfH...
image credit: YTP advisory board :)
#edaw
#thetimeisnow
One of the priorities for #edawareness is to dispell myths. What other myths or truths can you think of?
www.instagram.com/p/DGll2Y7yfH...
image credit: YTP advisory board :)
#edaw
#thetimeisnow
#EDAW post 2:
#edawareness means being aware of how eating disorders can happen to people across cultures, genders, races, and body sizes.
www.instagram.com/p/DGllsMYyPK...
image credit: YTP advisory board :)
#edaw
#thetimeisnow
#edawareness means being aware of how eating disorders can happen to people across cultures, genders, races, and body sizes.
www.instagram.com/p/DGllsMYyPK...
image credit: YTP advisory board :)
#edaw
#thetimeisnow
February 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
#EDAW post 2:
#edawareness means being aware of how eating disorders can happen to people across cultures, genders, races, and body sizes.
www.instagram.com/p/DGllsMYyPK...
image credit: YTP advisory board :)
#edaw
#thetimeisnow
#edawareness means being aware of how eating disorders can happen to people across cultures, genders, races, and body sizes.
www.instagram.com/p/DGllsMYyPK...
image credit: YTP advisory board :)
#edaw
#thetimeisnow
#EDAW post 1: Eating disorders are #serious mental illness. Aside from psychological effects, did you know that there are physical effects on many parts of the body?
#edawareness
#thetimeisnow
www.instagram.com/p/DGllOHtpjj...
#edawareness
#thetimeisnow
www.instagram.com/p/DGllOHtpjj...
February 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
#EDAW post 1: Eating disorders are #serious mental illness. Aside from psychological effects, did you know that there are physical effects on many parts of the body?
#edawareness
#thetimeisnow
www.instagram.com/p/DGllOHtpjj...
#edawareness
#thetimeisnow
www.instagram.com/p/DGllOHtpjj...
Applications are open for the summer 2024 undergraduate internship!
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January 4, 2024 at 11:07 PM
Applications are open for the summer 2024 undergraduate internship!
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* Job announcement! * We are hiring study coordinators to start in summer 2023. Perfect for graduating seniors or recent graduates who want to pursue a clinical/counseling psychology PhD focusing on eating disorders, but who need more research experience before applying.↘️
December 5, 2024 at 7:47 PM
* Job announcement! * We are hiring study coordinators to start in summer 2023. Perfect for graduating seniors or recent graduates who want to pursue a clinical/counseling psychology PhD focusing on eating disorders, but who need more research experience before applying.↘️
Eating disorders can, and do, happen after some individuals have bariatric surgery. My terrific colleagues at Bariatric Power are recruiting postdocs to help provide treatment!
December 5, 2024 at 7:47 PM
Eating disorders can, and do, happen after some individuals have bariatric surgery. My terrific colleagues at Bariatric Power are recruiting postdocs to help provide treatment!
Do you know a teen who wants to talk about body image? We're hosting a zoom just for teens (only) to talk. Yale Teen Power's "teen advisory board" (who are awesome) dreamed up this event and are facilitating! One week from today -- Thursday 10/20 at 7pm! Sign up for zoom link.
December 5, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Do you know a teen who wants to talk about body image? We're hosting a zoom just for teens (only) to talk. Yale Teen Power's "teen advisory board" (who are awesome) dreamed up this event and are facilitating! One week from today -- Thursday 10/20 at 7pm! Sign up for zoom link.
Open for submissions! The Journal of Adolescent Health is looking for creative work from young people, family members, and community stakeholders about leadership and advocacy.
December 5, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Open for submissions! The Journal of Adolescent Health is looking for creative work from young people, family members, and community stakeholders about leadership and advocacy.
Thanks @NCFDD for coming up with a way to get back in the habit of writing! It can be hard to prioritize goals when there is so much going on, but it gets easier when goals are broken down into small, reinforcing steps.
December 5, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Thanks @NCFDD for coming up with a way to get back in the habit of writing! It can be hard to prioritize goals when there is so much going on, but it gets easier when goals are broken down into small, reinforcing steps.
New study! We are looking for individuals with eating disorder and caregivers (e.g., family members, parents, spouses/partners).
Responses are anonymous. We would love to hear your experience.
Link to take the survey:
bit.ly/3xVOjBC
Responses are anonymous. We would love to hear your experience.
Link to take the survey:
bit.ly/3xVOjBC
December 5, 2024 at 7:46 PM
New study! We are looking for individuals with eating disorder and caregivers (e.g., family members, parents, spouses/partners).
Responses are anonymous. We would love to hear your experience.
Link to take the survey:
bit.ly/3xVOjBC
Responses are anonymous. We would love to hear your experience.
Link to take the survey:
bit.ly/3xVOjBC
If you live in CT and want to learn more about mental illness, including what to do when you need help and how to find the help you need, consider attending. This zoom meeting is FREE and CONFIDENTIAL (other attendees won't see your name). By the CT psychological association.
December 5, 2024 at 7:45 PM
If you live in CT and want to learn more about mental illness, including what to do when you need help and how to find the help you need, consider attending. This zoom meeting is FREE and CONFIDENTIAL (other attendees won't see your name). By the CT psychological association.
We're doing a workshop! @Yale_Teen_POWER is excited to partner with the PTA of Fairfield, CT and @FairfieldCARES. We're planning discussions and activities around body image, eating disorders, and social media for parents of children and teens. Join us! 🎉
December 5, 2024 at 7:45 PM
We're doing a workshop! @Yale_Teen_POWER is excited to partner with the PTA of Fairfield, CT and @FairfieldCARES. We're planning discussions and activities around body image, eating disorders, and social media for parents of children and teens. Join us! 🎉
Do you want to work with teens with eating disorders or who were bullied because of weight? 💫Teen POWER 💫 is looking for a psychology prac student (**remote!**) for 2022-23! DM/email if interested.
December 5, 2024 at 7:44 PM
Do you want to work with teens with eating disorders or who were bullied because of weight? 💫Teen POWER 💫 is looking for a psychology prac student (**remote!**) for 2022-23! DM/email if interested.
Exciting news! I will be on tomorrow's @TheDoctors as a teen eating disorder expert. See our conversation about how eating disorders are serious and harm many aspects of life. And about challenging the eating disorder stereotype.
December 5, 2024 at 7:44 PM
Exciting news! I will be on tomorrow's @TheDoctors as a teen eating disorder expert. See our conversation about how eating disorders are serious and harm many aspects of life. And about challenging the eating disorder stereotype.
Yale Teen POWER, in addition to treating bullying, also has a (fully remote!) treatment program for teens engaging in binge eating. Call or email teenpower@yale.edu for more information. Treatment is free, confidential, and non-judgmental.
December 5, 2024 at 7:43 PM
Yale Teen POWER, in addition to treating bullying, also has a (fully remote!) treatment program for teens engaging in binge eating. Call or email teenpower@yale.edu for more information. Treatment is free, confidential, and non-judgmental.
Excited to announce we have a new program! Yale Teen POWER now has a treatment program for teen girls who have been bullied because of weight. We are fully virtual and the program is open to anyone in the United States.
December 5, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Excited to announce we have a new program! Yale Teen POWER now has a treatment program for teen girls who have been bullied because of weight. We are fully virtual and the program is open to anyone in the United States.
Part of being healthy is being kind to yourself! @yaleteenpower promotes healthy habits AND positive body image #bodypositive #healthylifestyle
December 5, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Part of being healthy is being kind to yourself! @yaleteenpower promotes healthy habits AND positive body image #bodypositive #healthylifestyle
We're recruiting for next year - postdocs! If you're looking for a clinically-focused OR clinical-research psychology postdoc in eating disorders and obesity, please get in touch! More about Yale POWER:
power.yale.edu
power.yale.edu
December 5, 2024 at 7:40 PM
We're recruiting for next year - postdocs! If you're looking for a clinically-focused OR clinical-research psychology postdoc in eating disorders and obesity, please get in touch! More about Yale POWER:
power.yale.edu
power.yale.edu
We're recruiting - grad students! If you're looking for a full-time (paid) psychology practicum in eating disorders and obesity, please get in touch! More about Yale POWER:
power.yale.edu
power.yale.edu
December 5, 2024 at 7:40 PM
We're recruiting - grad students! If you're looking for a full-time (paid) psychology practicum in eating disorders and obesity, please get in touch! More about Yale POWER:
power.yale.edu
power.yale.edu