Eating Disorders
Friday's Progress Notes - January 28,
2000
Mental Health Information - Vol. 4 Issue 3
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CONTENTS:
1. Eating disorders screening.
2. Eating Disorders Awareness Week activities
3. Practice guidelines for eating disorders
4. Assessment and treatment of bulimia
5. Middle school students and body image
6. Emotional and binge eating
7. Adult obesity
8. Treatment of adult obesity
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Colleagues,
Eating Disorders Awareness Week is scheduled for February 14-20, 2000, in the U.S. and for
February 6-12, 2000, in Canada. The goal of these programs is to raise public awareness of
eating disorders and the societal attitudes that contribute to this problem. Information
about activities and screening can be found in the materials below.
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Regards,
Jack
John L. Miller, MD
1. NATIONAL
EATING DISORDERS SCREENING PROGRAM
National Screening
Screening takes place February 14-18, 2000, at hospitals, mental health centers, and high
school and college campuses. Participants are provided with a self-screening test,
educational materials, and an opportunity to talk with a health professional.
http://www.nmisp.org/eat.htm
2. EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS AND PREVENTION
Eating Disorders Awareness Week
The Eating Disorders Association provides a list of activities planned.
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
You will find a list of Canadian events on the National Eating Disorder Information Centre.
http://www.nedic.ca/
3. AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION
Practice Guideline for Eating Disorders
Recommended guidelines for the assessment of
eating disorders and treatment of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
http://www.psychiatryonline.com/pracGuide/pracGuideTopic_12.aspx
4. AMERICAN
FAMILY PHYSICIAN
Assessment and Treatment of Bulimia Nervosa
This article discusses the treatment of bulimia nervosa using a combination of treatment
modalities, including medication and individual and group psychotherapy.
5. BODYWISE PROGRAM
BodyWise Handbook
The BodyWise program is available for school counselors and others who work with middle school students. The materials provide key information and details on how to use the
packet.
6. ATHEALTH.COM
Emotional Eating and Binge Eating Disorder
Athealth.com interviews Ellen Shuman, Director of the Acoria Eating Disorders Treatment Center in Cincinnati, and Dr. Sandy Matthews, a licensed psychologist at the Acoria Eating Disorders Treatment Center, about emotional overeating and binge eating disorder.
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/BingeInterview.html
7. NIH
Understanding Adult Obesity
More than 60 percent of Americans aged 20 years and older are overweight. One-quarter of American adults are also obese, putting them at increased health risk for chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, and some forms of cancer.
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/understandingobesity.html
8. NIH
Prescription Medicine for the Treatment of Obesity
Obesity is a chronic disease that affects many people and often requires long-term treatment to promote and sustain weight loss. As in other chronic conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, long-term use of prescription medications may be appropriate for some individuals.
http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders/PrescriptionMeds.html
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