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Australia's obesity epidemic is being blamed for a sharp rise in the number of boys and men developing anorexia as more teens get bullied for being overweight and become confused about healthy food guidelines, say eating disorders experts. More than 7 million Australians are overweight or obese, but the Eating Disorders Foundation says it has had scores of calls a day from family and friends of boys who are starving themselves or bingeing and purging ... "Boys with eating disorders used to be so... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Are skinny starlets on TV hurting our girls? Sep 25, 2008
The magazine reports that: Besides, weight-related pressure is trickling down to the youngest of girls: The National Eating Disorders Association cites data from the 1990s in which 42 percent of girls in grades 1-3 reported a desire to be thinner ... Do you worry about eating disorders ... Eating disorders are about way more than thinness. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
'Manorexia' increasing among young boys Sep 25, 2008
A quarter of all children presenting with eating disorders are boys, according to a new study, in a trend experts are calling manorexia. According to figures from NSW health, one in 10 adults and one in four children with anorexia are male. (LIVENEWS.com.au)
Catoosa author seeks to bring hope with latest book Sep 23, 2008
Book: Orphaned Hearts: Choosing to Live and Learning to Fly" Author: Sherrell Bechtel Topic: A story of overcoming child abuse Website: powerandvictoryliving.com She has a master s degree in social work from the University of Alabama and that she is a certified domestic violence counselor and a nationally recognized substance abuse professional with certifications in the treatment of alcohol, drugs, sexual and eating disorders. She received her doctorate of divinity and is an ordained minister... (Catoosa County News, GA)
Is the bad economy actually good for our kids? Sep 23, 2008
Meals eaten as a family tend to promote a healthier diet, fewer eating disorders, better communication, and a lower risk of teenage substance abuse. A simple way to connect with your kids is eating together as a family. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Too Sexy for My Sandbox Sep 23, 2008
The Campaign contends that the Bratz female characters (who wear "ultra-miniskirts, fishnet stockings, and bikinis") "undermine young girls' healthy development." To bolster its argument, it issued a (see below and the following page) on how "sexualizing childhood" leads to "eating disorders, low self-esteem, depression and poor sexual health.". Although Scholastic has sales of products aimed at school children in its , , and , the publisher the items were not withdrawn because of the Campaign. (Slate)
Nurses for all secondary schools Sep 22, 2008
It is also hoped issues such as eating disorders, mental health and well-being issues will be addressed. Increasing numbers of children are developing chronic conditions and complex health problems. (BBC News -- UK)
DEMS PARTY HEARTY AMID MARKET MELTDOWN Sep 22, 2008
They are hooked on drugs, have eating disorders, criminal records and stints in rehab, and we wonder what has happened to our society. Jennifer Geiger. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Bisexual Community Reports Need For Improvements In Mental Health Services Sep 22, 2008
22, 2008) New research by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and the Sherbourne Health Centre sheds light on the mental health of bisexual people in Ontario by looking at the context of mental health issues in this group. The Bisexuality, Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being Research Project also found that the existing mental health services do not adequately meet the needs of bisexual people. (Science Daily)
Pregnant Women With Bulimia Have More Anxiety And Depression, Study Finds Sep 18, 2008
18, 2008) Women who have bulimia in pregnancy have more symptoms of anxiety and depression compared to pregnant women without eating disorders ... Eating disorders affect both young and old but often occur for the first time in adolescence ... New research finds that women who have bulimia in pregnancy have more symptoms of anxiety and depression compared to pregnant women without eating disorders. (Science Daily)
Troubled Girls From Poor Neighborhoods More Likely To Have Sex In Early Adolescence Sep 18, 2008
15, 2008) Girls with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder stand a substantially greater risk of developing eating disorders in adolescence than girls without ADHD, a new study has found. "Adolescent girls ... > (Mar. 14, 2008) While most teenagers (60 percent) spend on average 20 hours per week in front of television and computer screens, a third spend closer to 40 hours per week, and about 7 percent are exposed to more ... > (Feb. 28, 2007) As they grow older, teenagers are spending more... (Science Daily)
Sexualisation 'harms' young girls Sep 18, 2008
Sexualisation can lead to a lack of confidence with their bodies as well as depression and eating disorders. Such images also have a negative effect on healthy sexual development in girls, the researchers said. (Yahoo News -- Sex & Sexuality)
Remuda Ranch launches eating disorder program for boys Sep 18, 2008
Reddstone is described as an "intensive, inpatient program" and is geared to boys age 17 and under struggling with anorexia, bulimia and binge-eating disorders. Research suggests that one in four preteen cases of anorexia are male, where in the past the view was that the ratio of boys to girls with eating disorders was 1 in 10, according to officials from the Wickenburg-based program. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Gutfeld: Obama's Campaign Not About Issues Sep 17, 2008
I don't want my president Googling his name or leaving anonymous comments on TMZ. Our country is already turning into a nation of 12-year-old girls looking for popular kids to sign their yearbook, except those yearbooks are now blogs, and those blogs don't even have hot pictures of cheerleaders with eating disorders, which sucks. And if you disagree with me, then you sir are worse than Hitler. (Fox News)
Talk of the Town: Shake, rattle and bow wow! Sep 17, 2008
Published: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 10:18 PM MDT Even pets can have eating disorders. According to a BBC News report, a dog had to have 13 golf balls removed from its stomach after eating them on walks around a Scottish golf course. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
British ministers cop stick at London Fashion Week Sep 16, 2008
O'Connor is also playing a major role in an effort to prevent the wafer-thin models at London Fashion Week from developing life threatening eating disorders ... Instead of checking each model for health problems, O'Connor has spearheaded an effort to introduce a so-called Model Sanctuary, where models can eat and drink health foods for free, learn about the risks of eating disorders, and have access to a concierge who can provide information about London to make it easier and safer for them to... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Fat fears weigh on children Sep 16, 2008
But these messages could form the basis of later problems such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression and eating disorders when children realised they did not measure up to ideals, study leader and psychologist Marita McCabe said. Prof McCabe said the mothers and teachers also transferred their own body image worries to the children. (Herald Sun)
Few safeguards for Mexican produce heading to U.S. Sep 15, 2008
Sept. 12: Overeaters, and those with eating disorders, are finding Food Addicts Anonymous to be a resource in rebuilding healthy eating habits. KSL's Ed Yeates reports. (MSNBC -- Health)
How Not To Gain The Dreaded 'Freshman Fifteen' Sep 15, 2008
UC San Diego s Counseling and Psychological Services offers support to students who struggle with their weight or have eating disorders. We staff a team of professionals who deliver state of the art services geared to foster healthy eating habits and weight management, balanced nutrition and fitness programs, as well as the development of a positive body image and self-regard, Counseling and Psychological Services Director Reina Juarez said. (Science Daily)
Fashion Week dumps model health checks Sep 15, 2008 Wellspring founder saw need to help kids Sep 13, 2008 Time to have a say on new health centre Sep 13, 2008 Fewer bones, more breasts at Fashion Week Sep 12, 2008 Teens' failure to use condoms linked to partner disapproval, fear of less sexual pleasure Sep 10, 2008 Read more... Sep 9, 2008 TV panders to the gilded age Sep 9, 2008 Anorexia myths: Not just white girls Sep 8, 2008 New book proves it’s not only young white girls and never really was Sep 8, 2008 Pearly whites Sep 6, 2008 Weight loss diets compared Sep 5, 2008 Readers' Comments The burger we love to hate Sep 5, 2008 Dealing with sex addiction Sep 4, 2008 Eating disorders growing among women older than 30 Sep 3, 2008 Anti-Dementia Drug Curbs Binge Eating Sep 3, 2008 Illusion Isn't Always Just In The Mind Sep 2, 2008 Meet the teachers: One starting his 43rd year, another starting her first Sep 2, 2008 Walking a thin line: Researchers seek best anorexia treatment Sep 1, 2008 Oversized preps a growing issue Aug 31, 2008 It is important to stay physically active, eat healthy during busy fall Aug 31, 2008 The Internet makes me feel fat Aug 30, 2008 Drug Abuse Recovery Aug 28, 2008 A mid-wife crisis Aug 28, 2008 Warning: Energy drinks seriously bad for teens Aug 28, 2008 HEALTH BLOG: Digging into the latest cancer studies Aug 28, 2008 For Hillary, a matter of maturity Aug 27, 2008 Sleeping-pill users face kitchen chaos as they binge eat in sleep Aug 27, 2008 Discovering the Therapeutic Value o... Aug 26, 2008 The generation of 'damaged' girls Aug 26, 2008 Teens Battling Eating Disorders Aug 25, 2008 Addiction Treatment Proves Successful In Animal Weight Loss Study Aug 25, 2008 Support Groups Aug 25, 2008 Eating disorders examined Aug 23, 2008 Readers' Comments $1 mil offer to bare all Aug 22, 2008 Students make connections on intenships Aug 22, 2008 Epilepsy drug shown to reverse obesity in rats Aug 21, 2008 Addiction drug reverses obesity in rats Aug 21, 2008 Half of college students consider suicide Aug 20, 2008 'Half of college students in US consider suicide' Aug 20, 2008 Suicidal thoughts among college students more common than expected Aug 18, 2008 * The Michael Phelps Diet: dont try this at home Aug 17, 2008 Mom shocked by trend in teen dressing: modesty Aug 17, 2008 Rizzo gets ready for next pageant challenge Aug 16, 2008 Model Health Certs Dropped Aug 16, 2008 Sexualisation 'harms' young girls Aug 15, 2008 Argentina Takes A Stand Against Obesity Aug 15, 2008 London Fashion Week scraps plans to ban underweight models Aug 15, 2008 Argentina Declares Obesity a Disease Aug 15, 2008 London drops plan to bar size zero models Aug 14, 2008 Eating disorders: Fashion Council drops models' health test plan Aug 14, 2008 Eating Disorder Risk High in Young Active Women Aug 14, 2008 Geri Halliwell strips for bikini shoot Aug 14, 2008 HEALTH EVENTS Aug 13, 2008 Chinese grab gold in gymnastics; U.S. is second Aug 13, 2008 Eating-Disorder Class Actions Get Judge's Go-Ahead Aug 12, 2008 Tisei: Highlights of the legislative year Aug 10, 2008 Can't Stop Surfing? Rehab May Be Next Aug 8, 2008 IN OUR VIEW: People with eating disorders need help Aug 7, 2008 Health Buzz: New Flu Vaccines and Other Health News Aug 7, 2008 Lindner Center ready for patients Aug 7, 2008 Trouble eating Aug 6, 2008 Tisei: Highlighting the Legislative accomplishments of 2007-08 Aug 6, 2008 Catoosa author seeks to bring hope with latest book Aug 5, 2008 The lowdown on eating disorders Aug 5, 2008 Jellinek: Transition to college Aug 5, 2008
The size zero debate began when two South American models died from eating disorders ... " But eating disorder charities are unhappy with the decision to drop the health certificate proposal. They say fashion bosses are guilty of a U-turn and young models could become victims of conditions like anorexia. Susan Ringwood from BEAT (Beating Eating Disorders) said models should be championing a healthy body image. "The British Fashion Council have stepped away from one of the fundamental... (The Australian)
New designers, big names in London Fashion Week Sep 13, 2008
Hilary Riva, the council's chief executive, said the initiative could not go forward for several reasons, including the cost of requiring medical visits and the intrusive nature of the process, which aimed to help prevent models from developing eating disorders. She said other measures to protect models had been put in place, including a ban on models under 16 years old. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
The 57-year-old author also ran the Centre for Behavioural Medicine and Sports Psychology in Chicago and an eating disorders clinic at Northwestern Medical School. Craig needed to find someone, and he found me, Dr. Kirschenbaum said, adding that there wasn't much out there for kids, just Mom and Pop things without a lot of science behind them. (Globe and Mail -- National)
They also want to know about any concerns residents may have about the proposed list of services at the new health centre which includes district nurses, health visitors and school nurses; blood testing, family planning and sexual health services; diabetic service, mental health services, including counselling for eating disorders and drug misuse. The centre will also provide physiotherapy and occupational therapy, diagnostics and minor injuries reducing the need for people to travel to... (ChesterChronicle.co.uk)
That is a small relief to those who have brought attention to the cause of eating disorders in the fashion world, though many say there's a long way to go ... The question of how thin is too thin has been tossed around since Kate Moss made her modeling debut 20 years ago, ushering in an era of "heroin chic." In 2006, at least two models died from complications linked to eating disorders, which prompted some in Europe to try to ban skinny models from the runway ... The Council of Fashion... (CNN)
Its research arm, the Bradley Hasbro Children's Research Center (BHCRC), brings together leading researchers in such topics as: autism, colic, childhood sleep patterns, HIV prevention, infant development, obesity, eating disorders, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and juvenile firesetting. Bradley Hospital is a member of the Lifespan health system. (EurekAlert!)
From abuse and neglect, to bullying, eating disorders, peer pressure even fears of war and terrorism the strain on kids today is unprecedented and sometimes it may become too much to bear, says Dr. Lorrie Henderson, acting president of KidsPeace, which helps thousands of children each day at 50+ crisis centers. When this happens, kids begin to seek some form of escape from their woes and in the most severe cases, when there does not appear to be an alternative, children may even turn to... (PNN Online)
Teenagers are known for having eating disorders caused in part by body-image distortion. Increasingly some seem to suffer from income dysmorphia. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
One study, by Wesleyan psychologist Ruth Striegel-Moore, found that black girls who do suffer from eating disorders are less likely to seek treatment. "I know stories of African-American women who've gone in to see a physician, with all the symptoms of an eating disorder, and the doctor says, 'That's a white girl's disease'," says Cynthia Bulik, an eating-disorder specialist at the University of North Carolina. (MSNBC -- Health)
Surveys conducted over the years since anorexia nervosa and bulimia became household names have consistently shown that most Americans believe these eating disorders primarily, if not exclusively, afflict young white females. But in a new book of essays by 18 different writers, many of the stereotypes concerning eating disorders and those who suffer from them are dispelled. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
"I think we have whitening disorder, just like we have eating disorders. I have people who come in and their teeth are as white as a windowpane and they say their teeth are yellow and want to get them whiter. ". Estep then tries to give these ultra-white teeth owners some perspective. (CNN -- Health)
They had excluded those with coronary heart disease, diabetes, liver or respiratory failure, gout, those taking cholesterol or blood pressure medication, those with depression, substance or alcohol abuse, eating disorders, cancer, known metabolic conditions causing overweight, previous stomach or weight-loss surgery and those with malabsorptive digestive conditions. The participants were split evenly at random across four groups, each of which followed a different weight loss diet: the Slim. (NHS Choices)
Are we now going to have a generation of children with eating disorders, if an occasional burger is bad. I have eaten 'junk food' all my life (in moderation) and I am an active, healthy size 8. (Adelaidenow)
Tabankulu Recovery Centre: Recovery centre (extended primary care) for alcoholism, drug dependence, eating disorders, dual diagnosis, co-dependency and other addictive disorders. Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA): 12-step, self-help programme for sex addiction, love addiction, dependency on romantic attachments, emotional dependency, and sexual, social and emotional anorexia. (iAfrica.com)
Eating disorders among women age 30 and older in the United States are increasing ... The medical complications of eating disorders tend to worsen as women age, said Angela Redlak, a clinical psychologist at the Renfrew Center Foundation in Charlotte, where Kelly is treated ... Eating disorders are very deceptive by nature, said Redlak, Renfrew s clinical supervisor. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
SOURCE: International Journal of Eating Disorders, September 2008. Reuters Health. (MEDLINEplus)
They have observed a physical response as well, a finding that offers insight into conditions which affect a patient s sense of self and body ownership, such as stroke, schizophrenia, autism, or eating disorders. See also. (Science Daily)
In psychology we had a request for (a unit on) eating disorders. In U.S. History we ll be studying the Scottsboro Trial and setting up an interactive trial to learn about racism and discrimination. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
ST. LOUIS Twenty years ago, when Cheryl Bergin was a teenager and in the throes of anorexia nervosa, she weighed a mere 54 pounds (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Yet, so can a laundry list of other possible outcomes like eventual bouts with Type 2 diabetes, high blood-pressure and eating disorders, according to the Mayo Clinic. It s a major concern, Mitchell said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
A New England Journal of Medicine study released in December concluded childhood obesity increases a childs risk of heart disease, diabetes, sleep apnea, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, poor self-esteem and social isolation. After nine months of doing the right thing, the danger now is for families to take a been there, done that attitude toward exercise and healthy eating, said health experts. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
The blog writer, body-acceptance activist Kate Harding, praised Stanley for acknowledging that "against a loop of talk shows and made-for-TV dramas about eating disorders, Americans are goaded into ever more drastic and extreme expectations of physical perfection.". Earlier in the piece, however, Harding criticizes Stanleys seemingly incongruous statement that programs such as The Biggest Loser feed complacency in viewers, in part by creating an illusion that the arduous road to weight... (MSNBC -- Politics)
These disorders range from depression, bipolar, anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive, phobias and eating disorders. These individuals have dual diagnosis and just quitting will not cure the underlying problem. (Suite101.com)
It's the secret reverie of a demographic that freely discusses postpartum depression, eating disorders, and Ambien dependence (often all in the same sentence) with the plain candor of golden brown toast. In a let-it-all-hang-out culture, this is the given that stays tucked in. (CNN)
You have the cycle of insomnia, then you re using more to wake up, said Richard Levine, a professor of pediatrics and psychiatry at Penn State University College of Medicine and chief of the division of adolescent medicine and eating disorders at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center ... Source: Richard Levine, professor of pediatrics and psychiatry at Penn State University College of Medicine and chief of the division of adolescent medicine and eating disorders at Penn State Milton S.... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Eating disordersThe Post runs a McClatchy on the increasing number of women over 30 who suffer with eating disorders. For some of these women, the disorder is carried over from adolescence. (USA Today -- Money)
Draw parallels between Andi/Angelina character and RWinona, get them talking about their relationship dynamic get some info/history on eating disorders, check their arms for cutting ). By AJC/DNC Management. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
It vows to fight a class action lawsuit brought by some users, saying it issues a warning of possible sleep-related eating disorders with the pack. Some doctors urge patients to install a chime on their bedroom door, to alert them when they are on an unconscious food foray. (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)
Often difficult to treat illnesses like erectile dysfunction (EDD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), attention deficit disorder (ADD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and a number of eating disorders, are being treated successfully with the use of advanced hypnotherapeutic techniques. can be a powerful ally in the treatment of many conditions because it harnesses the power of the mind to modify behavior and help the body heal itself. (Suite101.com)
They say marketing takes unfair advantage of children's desire for affection and the need to conform, leading to eating disorders, low self-esteem and depression. Their report echoes a warning by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and follows a United Nations study last week saying that British children were in the developed world. (Yahoo News -- Sex & Sexuality)
Eating disorders can include anorexia, bulimia, and/or binging ... Many times the sheer stress can affect a teen's self esteem and confidence, which leads to eating disorders ... You should also know that eating disorders are not at all uncommon. (Suite101.com)
The neurobiology of eating disorders and obesity and their treatment is another major focus of research at Brookhaven Lab. Earlier studies at the Lab have. (Science Daily)
Last modified 8/25/2008 - 6:23 am Originally created 082508. - Al-Anon and Alateen Family Groups, support for family/friends of alcoholics. (Florida Times-Union)
McClatchy NewspapersAngela Redlak, a clinical psychologist at the Renfrew Center Foundation, talks with a patient at the facility in Charlotte, N.C. Women with eating disorders are more prone to develop osteoporosis, dental erosion, heart disease and arthritis ... Eating disorders among women age 30 and older in the United States are increasing ... The medical complications of eating disorders tend to worsen as women age, says Angela Redlak, a clinical psychologist at the Renfrew Center... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
With people like you around, it's no wonder eating disorders and body image issues are rife. Posted by: Emma of Melbourne 11:59am today Comment 4 of 5. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Meeker said she particularly enjoys editing and is now working on producing her own documentary on eating disorders. I don t think there s very good awareness at all in terms of eating disorders, she said. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
A fairly significant proportion of subjects who are obese suffer from something called binge eating disorders. They binge-eat based on cues. (MSNBC -- Health)
"A fairly significant proportion of subjects who are obese suffer from something called binge eating disorders. They binge-eat based on cues. They see a cake, they smell a hamburger and they crave and they start to eat. One of the great things about this drug is it stops this," Dewey added. "Most drugs of abuse do the same thing to the brain. They increase dopamine. GVG can prevent that increase of dopamine," DeMarco said. (Scientific American)
The results raise the startling suggestion that suicidal thoughts could be a common experience on par with substance abuse, depression and eating disorders, Drum said. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
The results raise the startling suggestion that suicidal thoughts could be a common experience on par with substance abuse, depression and eating disorders. The survey defined considering suicide as having at least one episode of suicidal thinking at some point. (Times of India)
From the survey, the authors found that suicidal thoughts are a frequently recurring experience akin to substance abuse, depression and eating disorders. They also found that relying solely upon the current treatment model, which identifies and helps students who are in crisis, is insufficient for addressing reducing all forms of suicide behavior on college campuses. (EurekAlert!)
Jennifer Seys were the reverse of Phelps; the former US gymnast revealed in a shocking book published in the run-up to the Beijing Olympics that young girl gymnasts routinely binge and purge their food and suffer from what most doctors would call eating disorders. Sey recounts how one coach picked up a loud-hailer and berated one of her teammates in public for putting on 1kg. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Eating disorders, depression and low self-confidence can result. Happily, there's evidence that the covered-up styles for teens might continue into next season and beyond. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
" After competing in pageants for 10 years, she said she has experienced all the stereotypes first hand. "I've been around people who have had eating disorders all of my life, and it's not just in the pageant circuit. It's in dance venues, too. (Bethel Beacon, CT)
Eating Disorders Videos ... Health certificates proving models are not suffering from eating disorders have been dropped, following a refusal by fashionistas to sign up to the scheme ... The news comes amid fears that designers are still using size zero models suffering from anorexia despite calls that they should be banned because they encourage eating disorders in young women. (Sky News)
Sexualisation can lead to a lack of confidence with their bodies as well as depression and eating disorders. Such images also have a negative effect on healthy sexual development in girls, the researchers said. (Yahoo News -- Sex & Sexuality)
(August 14, 2008)Senators in Argentina have approved a bill extending public and private healthcare coverage to the treatment of obesity and other eating disorders. The lawmakers unanimously backed the "Obesity Law" Wednesday, saying that fighting obesity, anorexia and bulimia is in the national interest. (KWTX.com, TX)
The Model Health Inquiry was launched last September because of fears that the promotion of very thin models was causing eating disorders among women. But the latest report concluded that measurements such as body mass index, based on weight and height ratios, were not accurate or reliable enough to identify eating disorders ... Fund proper study into the prevalence of eating disorders among models. (Daily Mail)
(BUENOS AIRES, Argentina) Argentine senators have approved a bill declaring obesity and other eating disorders diseases covered by the nation's public and private health care programs. The lawmakers unanimously backed the "Obesity Law" Wednesday, saying that fighting obesity, anorexia and bulimia is in the national interest. (Time.com)
In 2007, it adopted a voluntary health policy, recommending that models under 16 not be used in runway shows, educating the industry about the early signs of eating disorders and having models get professional help if needed. The Chambre Syndicale in Paris, which regulates the marketing for high fashion items in France, decided it could not be held responsible for the women who model the clothes. (MSNBC -- News)
Eating disorders: Fashion Council drops models' health test plan ... Eating disorders: Fashion Council drops models' health test plan. (guardian.co.uk)
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Young female athletes or those with high levels of physical activity seem to be more vulnerable to eating disorders than their less athletic peers, a study suggests ... At greatest risk were students who competed in varsity athletics and had a high level of anxiety over their performance, the researchers report in the International Journal of Eating Disorders ... Past studies have shown that female athletes tend to have a higher risk of eating disorders than their... (MEDLINEplus)
Throughout her career, the 36-year-old has battled eating disorders, but is adamant that she is now fit and well after giving birth to her daughter Bluebell in 2006. In a new spread for British magazine Hello. (India Times, India)
Free seminar for parents of children with eating disorders -- 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 25, provides an opportunity to connect with other parents experiencing similar situations and share information and resources. Call 341-9629 to register and receive location information. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
"I think the U.S. women look healthy, not decrepit like some gymnasts used to look because of eating disorders and those type of things," said Dominique Dawes, a former Olympic gold medalist for the United States. "It's nice to see gymnasts finally looking like young women, not children.". (International Herald Tribune)
A federal judge says putative class actions seeking medical coverage for eating disorders can go forward, though eviscerated of some causes of action ... At issue is whether eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are biologically based mental illnesses, for which state law and the policies at issue require benefits comparable to those for physical ailments ... The plaintiffs sued on behalf of their minor daughters who allegedly were denied benefits because Horizon classified their eating... (Law.com)
The Legislature approved an expanded Mental Health Parity Law that adds eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, substance abuse and autism to the list of biologically-based mental health conditions insurers are required to cover. A children s mental health bill, which passed both branches and is now awaiting final enactment, will help identify children in need of services earlier through screenings in pediatricians offices, early education programs and schools. (Malden Observer, MA)
During Ben's six-week stay at the institute, he went to group therapy with addicts battling other vices, such as eating disorders. "In fact, the person who is addicted to his or her computer is going to have the same 'high' as the drug addict who is about to go see their drug dealer," Camacho said. (ABC News)
Eating disorders are costly to fight and difficult to conquer ... We agree that insurance companies should cover treatment for eating disorders ... It is estimated that individuals with eating disorders need anywhere from three to six months of inpatient care. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
That's particularly true for the 25 percent of girls who go through puberty early and are at greater risk for problems like delinquency, eating disorders, and depression. While these girls may look grown up, the bottom line is they still need involved parents. (U.S. News & World Report)
Among the conditions the center will treat are mood disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, impulse control disorders, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Reader Comments. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
An author of six books on childrens eating disorders, Dr Fisberg said that in general, paediatric clinics record about 10% to 25% of children as being picky eaters ... Studies have shown that picky eating can lead to growth complications, increased chronic illness and increased risk of developing eating disorders later in life. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Mental health coverage The Legislature approved an expanded Mental Health Parity Law that adds eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, substance abuse and autism to the list of biologically-based mental health conditions insurers are required to cover. A children s mental health bill, which passed both branches and is now awaiting final enactment, will help identify children in need of services earlier through screenings in pediatricians offices, early education programs and schools. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
Book: Orphaned Hearts: Choosing to Live and Learning to Fly" Author: Sherrell Bechtel Topic: A story of overcoming child abuse Website: powerandvictoryliving.com She has a master s degree in social work from the University of Alabama and that she is a certified domestic violence counselor and a nationally recognized substance abuse professional with certifications in the treatment of alcohol, drugs, sexual and eating disorders. She received her doctorate of divinity and is an ordained minister... (Catoosa County News, GA)
TodayS edition of The Daily 10 talks about a sensitive and controversial topic: eating disorders ... Diagnostics have shown that eating disorders occur in many Caucasian females, but it doesnt mean that Filipinos are safe from these disorders. (Manila Standard Today)
Adolescents with a range of psychiatric problems such as depression, substance abuse, eating disorders and other issues may require some thoughtful planning to provide support at school and increase the likelihood that their college experience will be a success. Parents should not set too high an expectation of a smooth transition even when the teenager is going to their first choice college. (Newton Tab, MA)
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