Eating Disorders: Diagnosis of Eating Disorders in Older Women Increases as Awareness Grows – Huffington Post

Diagnosis of Eating Disorders in Older Women Increases as Awareness Grows – Huffington Post

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When it comes to eating disorders, the conventional wisdom — or the belief that anorexia, bulimia and other related disorders are a “teenage girl’s disease” — isn’t so wise. In fact, it’s just plain wrong. While it is true that the majority of eating …
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Eating Disorders Treatment Expert Kenneth L. Weiner, MD, FAED, CEDS, Awarded Colorado Psychiatric Society’s Outstanding Achievement Award – msnbc.com

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DENVER, CO — At its annual gathering of members this past Friday, the Colorado Psychiatric Society awarded its 2012 Outstanding Achievement Award to Kenneth L. Weiner, MD, FAED, CEDS, a Denver-based psychiatrist specializing in the treatment …
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Internet Crackdown on Pro-anorexia Sites – ABC News

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She’d stumbled upon the website in eighth grade, after googling “eating disorders.” Bowman had been skipping meals to lose weight and she wanted to find out if she was anorexic. She then visited the site often to find new ways to hide her …
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CME activity offers tips on diagnosing eating disorders – AMA

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Estimates from various studies suggest that up to 27 million Americans may suffer from an eating disorder. A new training module from the AMA helps primary care physicians screen and manage these serious mental illnesses. Eating disorders affect …
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Eating Disorder Sufferers Often Turn to Drugs and Alcohol, Require Substance

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EDMONDS, WA–(Marketwire – Apr 13, 2012) – Almost half of people who struggle with an eating disorder also abuse drugs or alcohol. Anyone battling both an eating disorder and an addiction should seek out a health care provider who is prepared to tackle …
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Treating eating disorders with stories and metaphors

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An international expert on eating disorders is coming to New Zealand promoting stories and metaphors as part of treatment. Dr. Anita Johnson will explain to New Zealand health professionals how stories and metaphors can assist the recovery process for …
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