Shattered Image: My Triumph Over Body...
Review of Shattered Image: My Triumph Over Body Dysmorphic Disorder by Brian Cuban, one of the few recovery memoirs written by a male. (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - August 17, 2013 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: eatingdisorders.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Other Specified Feeding/Eating Disorder &...
A summary of diagnostic criteria and information regarding other specified feeding or eating disorder and unspecified feeding or eating disorder. (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - August 1, 2013 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Tags: health Source Type: news
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder is a problem often seen in childhood and is characterized by a refusal or extreme restriction of food. Learn about the diagnostic criteria and other information regarding ARFID. (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - July 29, 2013 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Tags: health Source Type: news
Diagnostic Changes in the DSM-V
The publication of the DSM-V in 2013 brought about many changes (and additions) the the diagnostic criteria of eating disorders. Learn more in this summary. (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - July 20, 2013 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Tags: health Source Type: news
Diagnostic Criteria for Binge-Eating Disorder
A summary of DSM-V criteria for binge eating disorder (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - July 20, 2013 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Tags: health Source Type: news
Early Childhood Sleep Problems, a Precursor to Eating Disorders?
Researchers, clinicians, and sufferers are often interested in finding out what leads to eating disorders, what causes them, and how we can predict them (if at all). A recent research study done in Norway and published by the Journal of Eating Disorders sought to do just that....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - July 16, 2013 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: news
Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall
Review of Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall by Kjerstin Gruys - a personal account of how she went without mirrors (or other reflective surfaces) for a year with the goal of learning to love her body. (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - July 2, 2013 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Tags: health Source Type: news
Six Steps to Survive Eating Out
Unfortunately for many eating disorder sufferers, eating out at restaurants can prove to be incredibly anxiety provoking and possibly triggering of eating disorder thoughts and behaviors. There are many things you can do to make eating out a pleasurable experience that allows you to eat good food and connect with people around you. (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - July 2, 2013 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Tags: health Source Type: news
Choosing an Eating Disorder Therapist
Finding the right therapist for you, who is qualified to treat eating disorders can seem overwhelming. Consider these guidelines as you begin your search. (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - June 27, 2013 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Tags: health Source Type: news
Choosing an Eating Disorder Treatment Facility...
If you need to go to a higher level of care such as inpatient hospitalization or a residential treatment facility, the options can seem overwhelming. Learn more about what questions to ask and things to consider. (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - June 27, 2013 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Tags: health Source Type: news
Drunkorexia
Although it isn't a diagnosable condition, drunkorexia is a dangerous set of behaviors combining the risks of both eating disorders and binge drinking. (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - June 27, 2013 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Tags: health Source Type: news
Don't Talk to Your Kids About Weight
Researchers in Minnesota recently published an article in JAMA Pediatrics detailing their findings regarding parental conversations about weight and healthful eating with adolescents, and found that "parent conversations focused on weight/size are associated with increased risk for adolescent disordered eating behaviors, whereas conversations focused on healthful eating are protective against disordered eating behaviors."...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - June 26, 2013 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: news
Making New Year's Resolutions You Can Actually...
If you're planning to make new year's resolutions this year, consider this list of guidelines to make resolutions that are realistic and achievable. (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - June 18, 2013 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Tags: health Source Type: news
Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of...
Review of Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls by Mary Pipher, Ph.D. - a book about the challenges adolescent girls face in American culture. (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - June 14, 2013 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Tags: health Source Type: news
10 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays (That Don't...
For many people, events and celebrations with a focus on food can be stressful and anxiety provoking. Consider including some of these ideas (that don't involve food) in your holiday celebrations this year. (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - June 9, 2013 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Tags: health Source Type: news
