Eating Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment
Information on identifying, treating and overcoming an eating disorder.
The Best Self-help Books for People with Eating DisordersDon't be a slave to your eating disorder. Follow some of the advice and tips from others who have been in your shoes by reading one of the following books.- Fighting for Perfection: My Battle With Eating Disorders as a Teenage GirlJust a few short years ago, I was a teenage girls struggling with eating disorders. Here is my story.
Help! I Think My Child Has an Eating DisorderMany teenagers fall victim to eating disorders. These disorders can sometimes prove to be deadly. This article covers signs, symptoms and advice on what to do and what to expect.- Advice for Parents: Raising Children Without BulimiaAn eating disorder like bulimia can be one of the toughest things to overcome. It is better for everyone involved if it is avoided- here are some tips for parents to prevent this disease from taking hold of their kids.
- Anorexia: The Facts Behind the DisorderAnorexia. Is it a disease? A lifestyle? A mental condition invented by teenagers? Most doctors call it a mental disease that can only get worse if it is not treated. It's difficult to unravel the mysteries behind this condition.
- Eating Disorders Clinics in New York CityEating disorders clinics in the New York City area offer top-notch comprehensive care, cutting-edge research and affordable options.
- Causes and Symptoms Eating DisordersEating Disorders are very dangerous. People in society judge others. It is true sitting down at lunch we stare at bigger people or look at skinnier people and we judge. We are humans we do it but not to be mean about it.
- Help for Eating Disorders in ChicagoOverview of the types of eating disorders that exist and a brief listing of treatment facilities within the Chicagoland area that specifically address related conditions.
- Does My Child Have an Eating Disorder?Over 5 million Americans suffer from an eating disorder. Typically, eating disorders are common with children approaching the teen years. Do you know what to look for?