Recovery Record

February 20th, 2025

Recovery Record and Comenzar de Nuevo Announce Mission-Driven Partnership to Expand Access to Evidence-Based Eating Disorder Treatment for Spanish-Speaking Individuals

San Francisco, California / Monterrey, Mexico – Eating disorders (ED) affect individuals across all cultures and regions, yet access to specialized, evidence-based treatment remains a significant challenge for many Spanish-speaking individuals. In Latin America and among U.S. Latinx communities, these disorders are rising at alarming rates, while cultural stigma, a shortage of trained specialists, and systemic barriers continue to limit access to proper care.

To bridge this critical gap, Recovery Record, the pioneering mobile app designed to support individuals in their eating disorder recovery journey, and Comenzar de Nuevo, Latin America´s leading multidisciplinary center for eating disorder treatment, research, prevention and advocacy, are partnering to translate, adapt, and implement Recovery Record en Español. This collaboration represents a major advancement in the accessibility of digital health tools tailored specifically for Spanish-speaking populations.

Bridging the Gap with Culturally Adapted Digital Tools

By combining Recovery Record’s robust, evidence-based digital platform with Comenzar de Nuevo’s 25+ years of expertise in comprehensive and culturally responsive treatment, this partnership will provide a groundbreaking resource for Spanish-speaking individuals struggling with eating disorders. The newly adapted Recovery Record en Español will be available free of charge for users and will offer an integrated platform for clinicians and patients to enhance treatment outcomes. This new app will feature:

• Comprehensive Translation: The app´s entire interface, including daily check-ins, affirmations, mood tracking, structured self-monitoring tools, meal logging and clinical outcome assesments, will be translated into Spanish, ensuring that language is never a barrier to recovery.
• Culturally Tailored Adaptation: Beyond direct translation, the app’s content and interface will be adapted to reflect Latin American cultural nuances and unique social factors that shape eating disorder experiences and treatment.
• Enhanced Clinician-Patient Communication: The partnership will support clinicians by providing an easy and secure digital platform to facilitate real-time communication between patients and their clinical teams, thus allowing for better data-informed decision making, enhanced treatment coordination, and a more personalized recovery journey.

A Milestone for Digital Innovation in Eating Disorder Treatment

“Expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based care is at the heart of our mission,” said Jenna Tregarthen, CEO and Co-Founder of Bright Therapeutics, developers of Recovery Record. “We are thrilled to partner with Comenzar de Nuevo, a leading clinic which has long stood as an exemplar of eating disorder care in Latin America. Together, we are breaking down barriers that have long hindered Spanish-speaking individuals from accessing the best practices in eating disorder treatment.”

Eva Trujillo, Director and Co- Founder of Comenzar de Nuevo added, “For over 25 years, Comenzar de Nuevo has been committed to providing specialized, evidence-based, and culturally relevant care to individuals and families affected by eating disorders. By leveraging innovative technology, this collaboration with Recovery Record will allow us to extend our reach and impact, ensuring that more people in Latin America receive the support they need. We are excited to integrate this vital tool into clinical practice and transform lives across the region.”

About Recovery Record

Recovery Record is an award-winning mobile app developed to support individuals struggling with eating disorders by providing an accessible, evidence-based tool to track meals, moods, and progress. It has been used by over 1.5 million patients to date, who collectively have logged 150 million + self-monitoring and therapeutic exercises on the app. By integrating technology into therapeutic practices, Recovery Record empowers both patients and clinicians to manage and overcome eating disorders through data-driven insights and real-time communication.

Since its inception, Recovery Record has partnered with leading clinical and academic institutions to ensure that the app not only helps steer the conversation on best practice and innovative research, but also continually adapts to insights and feedback originating from these partnerships. For more information, visit www.recoveryrecord.com.

About Comenzar de Nuevo

Based in Monterrey, Mexico, Comenzar de Nuevo is Latin America´s leading multidisciplinary center dedicated to the treatment, research, advocacy, education and prevention of eating disorders. As the only center in the region offering all levels of care, from outpatient services to residential treatment, Comenzar de Nuevo has treated over 9,000 patients and families, transforming lives through its evidence-based, patient-centered approach.

Under the leadership of Dr. Eva Trujillo-Chi Vacuán, a globally recognized expert in the field, Comenzar de Nuevo has been at the forefront of scientific research, professional training, and public policy advocacy. The center conducts epidemiological studies, prevalence research, validation of diagnostic instruments, and genetic research as part of the global EDGI2 initiative. Additionally, Comenzar de Nuevo leads studies assessing the effectiveness of culturally adapted evidence-based treatments, ensuring that interventions are not only scientifically rigorous but also responsive to the specific needs of Latin American populations.

Through its Body Image Program and other training initiatives, Comenzar de Nuevo has helped educate and equip professionals in 11 countries, expanding access to effective, culturally competent care. In addition to its clinical and research efforts, Comenzar de Nuevo is committed to digital safety and mental health advocacy, collaborating with major institutions, TikTok and Meta, to create safer online environments for vulnerable populations. To learn more, visit https://comenzardenuevo.org.