Eating Disorders / Obesity
Friday's Progress Notes - January 21, 2009
Mental Health Information - Vol. 13 Issue 11
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CONTENTS
1. Practice guidelines for the treatment of eating disorders
2. Eating disorders in mid-childhood
3. Impact of dieting and nutrition on the gynecologic health of teens
4. Binge eating, depression, and cognitive therapy
5. Eating disorders toolkit for those working with youth
6. Controlling binge eating and night eating syndrome
7. Assessing child and adolescent overweight and obesity
8. Role of parents in preventing obesity
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Dear Colleagues,
Healthcare providers from all disciplines are in a unique position to help patients address eating problems and adopt behavior changes that will help them achieve a healthier lifestyle. Today's newsletter focuses on eating disorders and obesity - problems at opposite ends of the eating spectrum.
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John L. Miller, MD
1. AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION
Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients with Eating Disorders, Third Edition
The guidelines are intended for the care of adults, but also include recommendations that apply to children and adolescents.
http://www.psychiatryonline.com/pracGuide/pracGuideChapToc_12.aspx
2. PRIMARY PSYCHIATRY
Eating Disorders in Mid-Childhood
This article examines eating disorders in mid-childhood, specifically during the preadolescent elementary school age.
http://www.primarypsychiatry.com/aspx/articledetail.aspx?articleid=632
3. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN
Impact of Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity on the Gynecologic Health of Adolescents
Communication training, well-publicized policies and even theater productions help reduce interpersonal aggression in workplaces.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20010801/445.html
4. PRIMARY CARE COMPANION
Binge Eating, Depression, and Cognitive Therapy
The subject of this article, a 21-year-old single white female college student, was initially seen in a primary care setting and then referred
for evaluation and treatment.
5. NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION
Educator Toolkit
The toolkit is a resource for staff who work within a school setting or those who may be working with youth outside of school.
6. CURRENT PSYCHIATRY ONLINE
Beating Obesity: Help Patients Control Binge Eating Disorder and Night Eating Syndrome
Like anorexia and bulimia, BED and NES cause distress, impairment, and medical morbidity. (Complimentary registration required.)
http://www.currentpsychiatry.com/article_pages.asp?AID=4145
7. PEDIATRICS
Assessment of Child and Adolescent Overweight and Obesity
These evidence-based interventions that can help patients and their families recognize the importance of reducing overweight and obesity
and take action.
http://www.athealth.com/apps/redirect.cfm?linkid=280
8. FUTURE OF CHILDREN
The Role of Parents in Preventing Childhood Obesity
Parents are key to developing a home environment that fosters healthy eating and physical activity among children and teens.
http://www.futureofchildren.org/futureofchildren/publications/docs/16_01_08.pdf
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