The Maudsley Approach is an evidence based treatment method specifically designed for adolescents who are showing early signs of an eating disorder. It was named after the Maudsley Hospital in London, UK where the treatment method was initially conceived. The Maudsley Approach differs from other treatment techniques in that the entire family of the adolescent …
The concept of an intervention has been introduced into the world of drug addicts and alcoholics, but many people don’t realize it can be done to someone suffering from anorexia as well. While it’s true that an eating disorder is very different from drug or alcohol addiction, the intervention process used for these disorders is …
There are a number of different treatment facilities available that focus on different types of eating disorders. If a person is severely malnourished, it may first be necessary for them to receive treatment in a hospital environment. However, once their physical health is stabilized, it is important for the person to connect to a treatment …
Treatment for eating disorders involves much more than food. While medical intervention may be required in order to stabilize the condition of a person with a severe eating disorder, recovery is dependent upon that individual working through the issues that caused the eating disorder in the first place. Eating disorder therapy may help the person …
If you or someone you know wishes to seek treatment for an eating disorder, finding specialized eating disorder therapists can feel like a daunting proposition. In truth, eating disorder therapists may come in many forms with many different types of training. The word therapist is an umbrella term that encompasses a wide variety of trained …
The Eating Disorder Examination is a tool that can be used by a qualified clinician that can help in the diagnosis of an eating disorder. The Eating Disorder Examination is a series of questions administered by a board certified psychiatrist, licensed doctorate-level psychologist, mental health resident, or a doctorate-level mental health professional, under close supervision …
According to the United States National Library of Medicine, the scalp of a human contains about 100,000 hairs and a person could lose up to 100 hairs per day. Both men and women may experience hair loss with age, however, it can also happen during dieting or periods of extreme stress. Hair and Stress Usually …
Sensory Processing Disorder or SPD is a neurological condition that makes it difficult for a person to interpret and manage a variety of different sensory stimuli. All five senses may be affected as well as sensory information from within the body. This disorder used to be known as “Sensory Integration Dysfunction”. Individuals with this disorder …
US obesity statistics are startling. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in 2009 2.4 million adults 20 or older were considered obese having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. This translates into 34% of all adults. Childhood obesity US obesity statistics for kids are also staggering. The CDC estimates that …
The eating patterns a person has an adult are directly influenced in childhood and adolescence. These habits will promote optimal health, intellectual development, prevent health issues, eating disorders and tooth decay. School health programs such as physical education can help children and adolescents reach their full potential by giving them social support and the reinforcement …
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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