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Eating Disorders
Eating disorders involve serious disturbances in eating behavior, such as extreme and unhealthy restriction of food intake or severe overeating. Individuals have also developed strong feelings of distress or extreme concern about body appearance (size or weight). In the last 10 years, significant medical and psychological research advancement has taken place with more information about diagnosis and treatment. Ask and check with service providers as therapist often specialize in treating eating disorders. Learn more information and discuss this disorder in the YP.com forum!
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Quick Eating Disorder Links
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RECOMMENDED EATING DISORDER WEBSITES
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National Institute of Mental Health Site
Eating Disorders: Facts About Eating Disorders and the Search for Solutions.
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Kidshealth.org
Information for Parents. According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are eating disorders that are increasing among teens and kids, especially among young women.
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THE ALLIANCE FOR EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS
Eating Disorders Statistics, treatment diagnosis and research updates, personal stories.
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MentalHealth.com
Internet Mental Health is a free encyclopedia of mental health information created by a Canadian psychiatrist, Dr. Phillip Long.
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American Medical Association
Founded more than 150 years ago, AMA's strategic agenda remains rooted in our historic commitment to standards, ethics, excellence in medical education and practice, and advocacy on behalf of the medical profession and the patients it serves.
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| CURRENT ISSUES WEBSITES
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Celebrating National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
February 23 - March 2, 2003
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Information on Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Children or Teens who are chronically dissatisfied with their body appearance to the point of life interference.
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RECOMMENDED BOOKS AND RESOURCES
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The Eating Disorder Sourcebook : A Comprehensive Guide to the Causes, Treatments, and Prevention of Eating Disorders
By Carolyn Costin, 1999
Read more about this book...
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When Your Child Has an Eating Disorder: A Step-By-Step Workbook for Parents and Other Caregivers.
By Abigail H. Natenshon, 1999
Read more about this book...
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Surviving an Eating Disorder: Strategies for Family and Friends.
By Michelle Siegel, Judith Brisman (Contributor), Margot Weinshel, 1997
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Bulimia : A Guide for Family and Friends.
By Roberta Trattner Sherman (Author), Ron A. Thompson (Author), 1997
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Bulimia: A Guide to Recovery.
By Lindsey Hall, Leigh Cohn, 1999
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Desperately Seeking Self: An Inner Guidebook for People With Eating Problems.
By Viola Fodor, 1997
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Hope, Help, and Healing for Eating Disorders: A New Approach to Treating Anorexia, Bulimia, and Overeating.
By Gregory L. Jantz, 2000
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Preventing Childhood Eating Problems: A Practical, Positve Approach to Raising Children Free of Food and Weight Conflicts.
By Jane R. Hirschmann, Lela Zaphiropoulos (Contributor), 1993
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Helping Your Overweight Child: A Family Guide.
By Caroline J. Cederquist, Craig Clark, 2002
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Trim Kids: The Proven 12-Week Plan That Has Helped Thousands of Children Achieve a Healthier Weight.
By Melinda S. Sothern, T. Kristian Von Almen, Heidi Schumacher, John Udall, 2001
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RECOMMENDED EATING DISORDER ASSOCIATIONS
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Academy for Eating Disorders.
The Academy for Eating Disorders is a multidisciplinary association of academic and clinical professionals with demonstrated interest and expertise in the field of eating disorders.
The Academy was formed in 1995.
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National Eating Disorders Association
The National Eating Disorders Association is the largest nonprofit organization in the U.S. dedicated to the elimination of eating disorders and body dissatisfaction. To achieve our mission, we have developed prevention programs for a wide range of audiences, we publish and distribute educational materials, we operate the nation's first toll-free eating disorders information and referral line, and we continually work to change the cultural, familial, and interpersonal factors which contribute to the development of eating disorders and body dissatisfaction.
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Eating Disorders Coalition
To promote, at the federal level, further investment in the healthy development of children and all at risk for eating disorders, recognition of eating disorders as a public health priority, and commitment to effective prevention and evidence basies, and professionals working with these populations.
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