Eating Disorder Treatment

Eating Disorder Warning Signs

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:04:10 -0400

Because everyone today seems concerned about weight, and because most people diet at least once in a while, it is hard to tell what normal behavior is. No one person will show all of the characteristics for eating disorders listed below, but people with eating disorders will manifest several. Read More...

All About Eating Disorders

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:03:28 -0400

Eating disorders often are long-term illnesses that may require long-term eating disorder treatment. In addition, eating disorders frequently occur with other mental disorders such as depression, substance abuse, and anxiety disorders (NIMH, 2002). The earlier these disorders are diagnosed and treated, the better the chances are for full recovery. Read More...

Eating Disorders: Facts about Eating Disorders and Eating Disorder Treatment

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:02:43 -0400

Eating is controlled by many factors, including appetite, food availability, family, peer, and cultural practices, and attempts at voluntary control. Dieting to a body weight leaner than needed for health is highly promoted by current fashion trends, sales campaigns for special foods, and in some activities and professions. Eating disorders involve serious disturbances in eating behavior, such as extreme and unhealthy reduction of food intake or severe overeating, as well as feelings of distress or extreme concern about body shape or weight. Researchers are investigating how and why initially voluntary behaviors, such as eating smaller or larger amounts of food than usual, at some point move beyond control in some people and develop into an eating disorder. Read More...