Body Image

Eating Disorders: Visual Adaptation to Thin and Fat Bodies Transfers Across Identity.

Visual Adaptation to Thin and Fat Bodies Transfers across Identity.

Filed under: Eating Disorders

PLoS One. 2012; 7(8): e43195
Hummel D, Rudolf AK, Untch KH, Grabhorn R, Mohr HM

Visual perception is highly variable and can be influenced by… Continue reading

An Evaluation of Mother-Centered Anticipatory Guidance to Reduce Obesogenic Infant Feeding Behaviors.

An Evaluation of Mother-Centered Anticipatory Guidance to Reduce Obesogenic Infant Feeding Behaviors.

Filed under: Eating Disorders

Pediatrics. 2012 Aug 13;
French GM, Nicholson L, Skybo T, Klein EG, Schwirian PM, Murray-Johnson L, Sternstein A, Eneli I, Boettner B, Groner… Continue reading

Oaktrees Eating Disorder Unit (CWP)


 

Oaktrees eating disorder unit (CWP) – Oaktrees in-patient eating disorder service is a dedicated specialist service for the provision of care to individuals with anorexia nervosa provided by CWP. Oaktrees unit is for adults and can accept referrals from… Continue reading

Depression Hot Lines?!??!?

Question by Afraid7738863: depression hot lines?!??!?
hey guyss
I was just wondering what the “depression hotlines” weree
like just a few of them, im 15, if that matters??
I was diagnosed last year, and saw a psychologist and everything,… Continue reading

Over Eating Disorders: Compulsive Overeating Eating Disorder

Compulsive overeating is an eating disorder whereby you have a strong addiction to food. Just like all other types of addictions, when you suffer from compulsive overeating, you constantly crave for food even though you do not need… Continue reading

Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Eating Disorders in Elite Professional Female Ballet Dancers.

Body dysmorphic disorder and eating disorders in elite professional female ballet dancers.

Filed under: Eating Disorders

Ann Clin Psychiatry. 2012 Aug; 24(3): 191-4
Nascimento AL, Luna JV, Fontenelle LF

Our objective is to report the prevalence and the clinical… Continue reading

What Is It With People Thinking That Losing Weight Will “cure” an Eating Disorder?

Question by Derp: What is it with people thinking that losing weight will “cure” an eating disorder?
For those who aren’t aware, many many many people with an eating disorder are not underweight. Most bulimics (like me) are regular… Continue reading

Eating Disorder: The Effects of Media on the Skinny Side of Eating Disorders

What is the most deadly psychological disorder today? If you guessed an eating disorder, then you are right. According to WebMD, eating disorders are illnesses that cause a person to adopt harmful eating habits. So, does this make… Continue reading

Eating Disorders Association: Eating Disorders – Does Your Child Have One?

Does your child have a distorted body image? Do they fear becoming fat? Have you noticed your child becoming socially withdrawn? If so, your child may have, or be developing, an eating disorder. Within the last 30… Continue reading

What Is Your Opinion on “Eating Disorders” Units in “state” Mental Hospital for Those With No Insurance?

Question by hylandsandra: What is your opinion on “eating disorders” units in “state” mental hospital for those with no insurance?
For people like me that suffer from one of the many different types of eating disorders. I have neither… Continue reading