Eating disorders

What Is Better Wet or Dry Food?

Question by Loni L: what is better wet or dry food?
just wondering if wet food was better then dry because my one cat will now only eat wet food the whiskas chunky one and now i’m gonna see if… Continue reading

Past Weight Loss an Overlooked Factor in Disordered Eating

Past weight loss an overlooked factor in disordered eating
The shadow of a person's past highest weight has an impact on their symptoms and recovery from eating disorders. Dr. Michael Lowe's team's research at Drexel suggests that there is no… Continue reading

Do You Really Need a Multivitamin?

Do you really need a multivitamin?
"Multivitamins can also help teenagers who restrict their food intake or have an eating disorder – they can be low in nutrients including calcium which they need for good bone health at this age."… Continue reading

Teens Counsel Fellow Teens at Hastings High School

Teens counsel fellow teens at Hastings High School
Peer helpers underwent training and gained counseling skills to help with the challenges that many teens face, ranging from grief, relationships, depression, abuse, eating disorders and suicide to everyday struggles such as… Continue reading

Are There Eating Disorder Hospitals for Children in the US?

Question by Adam: are there eating disorder hospitals for children in the US?
Are there specific hospitals that treat just children with eating disorders. Like Renfrew (adults) but a childrens one. thank you

Best answer:

Answer by Brennaaaaaaa!!!!
Yep~ http://eating-disorder-recovery.suite101.com/article.cfm/united_states_treatment_centres… Continue reading

Good Books About Emotional Topics Such as Self Mutalation, Eating Disorders…?

Question by Many Stars: Good books about emotional topics such as self mutalation, eating disorders…?
I like to read stories that involve troubled teens, such as cutters drug users anorexia. Etc. I have read Speak, Cut, and I Never Promised… Continue reading

BEAM: It's a Barbie World

BEAM: It's a Barbie world
According to the National Eating Disorders Association, between 40 percent and 60 percent of children ages 6 through 12 are worried about their weight. Even more alarming, a 2012 study released by the Keep it… Continue reading

Social Issues: Part One: Violence

Social issues: Part One: violence
Researchers have looked at brain scan images of kids who observe media violence. They are similar to someone who is intoxicated. … Media violence makes violent brains: violent TV, movie, and video game exposure had… Continue reading

Portlethen Pupils Learn About Eating Disorders

Portlethen pupils learn about eating disorders
Dr Jane Morris, consultant psychiatrist at The Eden Unit inpatient facility for eating disorders, Royal Cornhill Hospital, Aberdeen, is chairing the event and said teachers can play a leading role in helping identifying these… Continue reading

UNC Eating Disorder Blog Recognized

UNC eating disorder blog recognized
In 10 years, UNC's Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders has not only helped patients deal with their diseases but also established a strong — even global — online presence to raise awareness. Exchanges, the… Continue reading