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Coping with Chaos: Eating Disorders and Self-Harm Behavior in Adolescents
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March 25, 2013
Join Dr. Dena Cabrera on April 19, 2013, as she provides an up-to-date, comprehensive research review to help understand the prevalence of self-injury in teens and the dynamic relationship between self-injury and eating disorders.
The Alliance is proud and honored to welcome Beatriz Recari as official ambassador.
Join us for Eating Disorders Awareness Week community events February 24 - March 2, 2013!
Join Dr. Tim Worden on January 25, 2013, as he describes a unique approach to resolving issues of guilt and shame, which are common core underlying issues of eating disorders and addictions.
Join Fairwinds Treatment Center on September 22, 2012 for "What About Us? Helping Families Identify Difficult Situations & Move Towards Solutions."
Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center are interested in learning about the development of Bulimia Nervosa. Girls (12 to 19 years) who binge eat and purge can participate in the study and receive inpatient or outpatient treatment at no cost. Monetary compensation (up to $900) is also available. Girls must be able to travel to NYC to participate. Please call the clinic (212-543-5739) and visit the study website for more details: http://teenbulimiastudy.org
When my family and I first confronted my eating disorder, we were confused and afraid. I didn’t know how to accept the help from those around me. Those closest to me didn’t know how to handle the eating disorder. As I began seeking treatment, I noticed that other families that had a loved one struggling felt the same way. There are some things from my own experience I believe every family should know when a loved one is struggling with an eating disorder.
On Tuesday, April 24th, I traveled with 11 other inspiring women from across Florida to our nation’s capital for the Eating Disorders Coalition’s Lobby Day. We were lobbying for the FREED Act, a comprehensive bill that includes research, education and prevention, and treatment for eating disorders.
Actress Ashley Judd recently fell victim to image-centered scrutiny when several insulting and inaccurate conclusions were made as to why her face looked “puffy." These comments prompted her to write a very relevant and well drafted response.
The Internet has become the go-to tool for doing just about anything. Unfortunately, it has also became a place where people promote and encourage eating disordered behaviors, something that’s been happening since the dawn of the web.
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