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Eating Disorders

Articles, Videos and treatment options for Eating Disorders

The term "eating disorder" encompasses a wide variety of abnormal behaviors that can present in a number of clinical pictures. One of the most basic ways to define "eating disorder" is as a cluster of abnormal eating habits associated with deranged thoughts or negative feelings. To define "eating disorder" adequately both psychological and clinical symptoms must be addressed.

Our overview of eating disorders can be found here. For the latest content, scroll down and select from the list.

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National Eating Disorder Awareness Week is Feb. 24 to March 2
The National Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA) Week will take place from Feb. 24 to March 2 of this y...
February 8, 2013
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Israeli Anti-Skinny Law
Israel became the first country to pass a law that prevents malnourished models from participating...
February 7, 2013
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Chick lit characters can ruin women's self-esteem
Self-critical female book heroines may be endearing to the average woman, but researchers say they c...
February 6, 2013
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State law would educate parents about eating disorders
In a move that will surely be applauded by health care providers and eating disorder specialists, th...
February 5, 2013
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Major Depressive Disorder Symptoms
Major depressive disorder, also commonly referred to as depression, is a serious emotional and medic...
February 4, 2013
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Eating disorder deaths trump road fatalities in Australia
In Australia, it's more dangerous to have an eating disorder than to hop in the car for a long road...
January 30, 2013
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Tiffani Thiessen talks body image and pressure to be perfect
Tiffani Thiessen, former Saved by the Bell cheerleader and 90210 sex symbol, knows what it's like to...
January 28, 2013
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How to Talk To Kids About Eating Disorders
High School coach/counselor Mike Deutsch and parent Sue O'Dell give valuable tips about how to talk...
January 24, 2013
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The difference between food aversion and anorexia in pregnancy
The world has been watching as Kate Middleton struggles with pregnancy issues. First, people were re...
January 24, 2013
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Signs of an Eating Disorder (Video)
Learn more about the signs of eating disorders and what parents should look for if they suspect the...
January 24, 2013
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Eating Disorder Self Test. Take the EAT-26 self test to see if you might have eating disorder symptoms that might require professional evaluation. All answers are confidential.

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