Anorexia by
The body image presented by the media promotes disordered eating / Jennifer Derenne and Eugene Beresin -- The fashion industry glamorizes anorexia / Booth Moore -- Fashion is not to blame for anorexia / Naomi Hooke -- Internet programs can help fight eating disorders on college campuses / National Institute of Mental Health -- Internet programs fighting anorexia should be viewed with skepticism / Page Rockwell -- Insurance companies should not deny treatment to anorexics / Kathryn L. Westin -- Anorexia might be related to Asperger syndrome / Janet Treasure -- Genes cannot explain anorexia / Trisha Guru -- Anorexia is more than a genetic predisposition / Kate Taylor -- Pro-anorexia web sites put young people at danger / Constance Rhodes -- Pro-anorexia web sites need to be removed / Health E-Zine -- "Pro-Ana" is a religion and its members are misjudged / PhroThinspo.com -- Anorexia is a false religion / Courtney Martin.
Bulimia by
Bulimia : an overview / Deborah Marcontell Michel, Susan G. Willand -- Many bulimics appear healthy / B. Timothy Walsh, V.L. Cameron -- Bulimics are driven by an idea of a "good" body / Sharlene Hesse-Biber -- Connection between shame and bulimia / Sheila M. Reindl -- Bulimia is a kind of self-harm / Sharon K. Farber -- Athletics can contribute to bulimia / Christa Case -- Eating disorders also impact older women / Siri Agrell -- Internet often helps shape eating behaviors / Lynell George -- Antidepressants are highly successful in treating bulimics / Diane Mickley -- Involuntary hospitalization is effective in treating bulimics / MedscapeWire -- Behavior therapy is better than hospitalization for bulimics / Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies -- Insurers should pay for bulimics' hospitalization and treatment / Elizabeth Bernstein.
Eating Disorders by
A broad spectrum of illness -- Ballet dancing led me to anorexia / Lana D'Amico -- My struggle with bulimia / Kathryn, as told to Sandy Fertman Ryan -- Overcoming compulsive eating / Frances Kuffel -- My battle with anorexia and schizophrenia / Candy Newman -- Family connections -- A mother's and daughter's diaries / Linda M. Rio and Tara M. Rio -- A grandmother's gift / Laura Collins -- Stopping the cycle / Anne Burt -- A diverse disease -- Midlife anorexia / Roxanne Patel -- Black women get eating disorders too / Lisa, as told to Nell Bernstein -- The color of anorexia / Anna Whitehead -- Skinny boy / Gary A. Grahl.
Eating Disorders by
Chapter 1. Are eating disorders a serious problem? -- 1. Eating disorders are a growing threat to public health / Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions -- 2. The threat of eating disorders is distorted / Malcolm Evans -- 3. Eating disorders are a growing problem among African American women / Tedra Coakley -- 4. Eating disorders are a growing problem among Asian American women / Elaine Low -- 5. Binge eating disorder is linked to obesity and other health problems / Sara Selis -- 6. The obesity epidemic is a myth that promotes unhealthy weight loss / Linda Bacon -- Chapter 2. What causes eating disorders? -- 1. Genetics play a significant role in eating disorders / Johanna S. Kandel -- 2. Genetics may not play a significant role in eating disorders / Simona Giordano -- 3. Cultural obsession with thinness is harmful / Michelle M. Lelwica -- 4. Some perceptions of thinness are unfair and harmful / Julia Cheng -- 5. The fashion industry promotes eating disorders / Jessica Bennett -- 6. The fashion industry should not be held responsible for eating disorders / Lisa Hilton -- 7. Binge eating is linked to genetic and environmental factors / Cynthia M. Bulik -- Chapter 3. What role does the Internet play in eating disorders? -- 1. Pro-ana websites are dangerous / Lauren Cox -- 2. Some eating disorders websites offer support / Jaclyn Gallucci -- 3. Thinspiration videos are misguided attempts at artistic expression / Virginia Heffernan -- 4. Pro-ana websites should be regulated / Royal College of Psychiatrists -- 5. Pro-ana websites should not be regulated / Adam Thierer -- Chapter 4. How should eating disorders be treated? -- 1. Involuntary treatment for anorexia is justified / Cornelia Thiels -- 2. Involuntary treatment for anorexia may not be justified in some cases / Avis Rumney -- 3. Family therapy is an effective treatment for anorexia / Julie Deardorff -- 4. Acceptance and commitment therapy is an effective treatment for eating disorders / Kathy Kater -- 5. Antidepressants are effective in the treatment of bulimia / Michael J. Gitlin -- 6. A structured eating plan can control binge eating / Jane E. Brody.
Eating Disorders by
This title explores eating disorders trends, body image and eating disorders, the relationship between the media and eating disorders, and strategies to curb eating disorders.
Hunger by
Roxane Gay addresses the experience of living in a body that she calls 'wildly undisciplined.' She casts an insightful and critical eye over her childhood, teens, and twenties -- including the devastating act of violence that was a turning point at age 12 -- and brings readers into the present and the realities, pains, and joys of her daily life. With candor, vulnerability, and authority, Roxane explores what it means to be overweight in a time when the bigger you are, the less you are seen.
One Life by
Many people with an eating disorder also suffer from low self-esteem, depression and anxiety. Eating disorders such an Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia are maladaptive coping mechanisms, and recovery requires the learning of new, healthy coping skills. One Life is a positive and inspirational first person account of one girl’s path to recovery. The book boldly details her eleven-week stay in a residential eating disorder clinic – showing her progress from near-death on admission to a full recovery on departure. Each of the 11 chapters of the book deals with a week of her stay there, and opens with a positive coping strategy, and advice as to how and when to use it. Encouraging readers that a setback is nothing more than a challenge to be overcome, this inspirational book will help people at all stages of recovery from an eating disorder, as well as their families, and the psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors, social workers and other health professionals who work with them.
Purge by
Purge is a beautifully crafted memoir that has a Girl, Interrupted feel. In this raw and engaging account of her months in rehab, Nicole Johns documents her stay in a residential treatment facility for eating disorders. Her prose is lucid and vivid, as she seamlessly switches verb tenses and moves through time. She unearths several important themes: body image and sexuality, sexual assault and relationships, and the struggle to piece together one's path in life. While other books about eating disorders and treatment may sugarcoat the harsh realities of living with and recovering from an eating disorder, Purge does not hold back. The author presents an honest, detailed account of her experience with treatment, avoiding the clichéd happily-ever-after ending while still offering hope to those who struggle with eating disorders, as well as anyone who has watched a loved one fight to recover from an eating disorder. Purge sends a message: though the road may be rough, ultimately there is hope.
Beating Eating Disorders Step by Step by
People living with eating disorders find it hard to take the step of choosing recovery, often because the disorder has developed as a way of `coping' with problems or stresses in the their life. This book outlines new and positive ways of dealing with eating disorders for people living with eating disorders and their families. A practical workbook written by someone who has lived with eating disorder, it provides advice and strategies to aid understanding and to help the reader to gain control of their illness. Anna Paterson leads the reader through easy-to-use therapeutic exercises, such as describing the pros and cons of an illness, writing a farewell letter to it, and using role-reversal scenarios to get a new perspective on their attitude to eating. She emphasizes the importance of taking things at your own pace and in the final section of the book provides a set of diet plans specifically designed for anorexics, bulimics and compulsive overeaters. This book will be valued by people living with eating disorders and their families, and also the psychologists and psychotherapists, counsellors, health professionals and social workers who work with them.
Beating Your Eating Disorder by
Do you or does someone you know, suffer from an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or a less typical set of symptoms? The most effective, evidence-based treatment for adults with eating disorders is cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). This book presents a highly effective self-help CBT programme for all eating disorders, in an accessible format. It teaches skills to sufferers and carers alike. This book is relevant to any sufferer, if: • You are not yet sure about whether to seek help • You are not sure where to find help • Your family doctor or others recommend that you try a self-help approach • You are waiting for therapy with a clinician, and want to get the best possible start to beating your eating disorder.
Conquering Eating Disorders by
One out of every one hundred young women is anorexic. Four out of every one hundred are bulimic. Overall, research suggests that eight million Americansmen and womenhave an eating disorder. Yet in the face of these startling statistics, parents do not have a clear understanding of how to help their child overcome an eating disorder. In Conquering Eating Disorders, Susan Cooper, a licensed psychologist and group psychotherapist, and Peggy Norton, a dietician with thirty years of experience, bridge the gap between the statistics and the real-life issues to help teens and parents gain the communication skills necessary to support the healing process. Parents need to know that only in Conquering Eating Disorders will you hear directly from teens struggling with eating disorders and get expert advice on how to interpret and respond to what your teen is sayingeven when they're not talking.
Eating Behaviour by
This book is essential reading for psychology and health psychology students, those taking eating behaviour modules, and eating behaviour and disorders courses. It is also valuable reading for nutritionists, food scientists, occupational therapists and medical students.
Eating Disorder in Males by
Eating disorders in males are a complex phenomenon. Eating disorders are less common in males than in females, occurring generally 10 times more frequently in women than in men. In spite of similar symptoms in men and women, men are less likely to be primarily diagnosed as suffering from an eating disorder and they risk to be under-diagnosed. This new and unique book reviews research on the epidemiology, clinical features, risk factors, weight and shape concerns, body dissatisfaction and a particular male anxiety on muscle mass on the topic of eating disorders in males.
Eating Disorders and Obesity by
Both practical and comprehensive, this book provides a clear framework for the assessment, treatment, and prevention of eating disorders and obesity. Focusing on best practices and offering a range of current techniques, leaders in the field examine these life-threatening disorders and propose treatment options for clients of all ages. This text, written specifically for counselors, benefits from the authors' collective expertise and emphasizes practitioner-friendly, wellness-based approaches that counselors can use in their daily practice. Parts I and II of the text address risk factors in and sociocultural influences on the development of eating disorders, gender differences, the unique concerns of clients of color, ethical and legal issues, and assessment and diagnosis. Part III explores prevention and early intervention with high-risk groups in school, university, and community settings. The final section presents a variety of treatment interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, dialectical behavior, and family-based therapy. *Requests for digital versions from the ACA can be found on wiley.com. *To request print copies, please visit the ACA website.
The Encyclopedia of Obesity and Eating Disorders, Third Edition by
Presents over 450 articles on eating disorders and obesity, including causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Includes resource directories.
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Recovery from Eating Disorders by
With a uniquely perspective on the key factors in recovery from eating disorders, this practical guide for patients and clinicians draws from relevant, real-life case studies. Focuses on real-life recovery strategies that involve motivational factors, physical and psychological health, and issues such as self-esteem, body attitude, emotion regulation and social relationships. Draws on extensive qualitative research with more than 80 former sufferers Offers experience-based guidance for professionals assisting clients in their recovery process.
The Truth about Eating Disorders by
Provides facts and information for teens and young adults about issues involving eating disorders. Presented in an A to Z format accompanied by question and answer and fact versus legend segments.
Why She Feels Fat by
Eating disorders are serious, life-threatening illnesses that often make no sense to family and friends. But to the person involved they make a lot of sense, and are, in fact, a way of coping with life. Sprinkled with over 100 quotes from recovering individuals, Why She Feels Fat explores eating disorders from the inside out to convey the emotional experience and perspectives of those who have them. Decoding the deeper meaning of the statement I feel fat” is at the heart of this simple and straightforward book that also includes basic information about eating disorders, such as signs, symptoms, medical complications, causes, approaches to treatment, and stages of recovery.