We know that eating issues and related problems can be complex with both psychological and physical components. We provide an interdisciplinary team of professionals who can work together with you towards your goals. Our professional team includes therapists, physicians, a nutritionist and a psychiatrist. We meet regularly to collaborate on the care of the students we are working with, and we consult with each other, as needed, to provide comprehensive care.

ANRED, a national organization for Eating Disorders, supplies lots of information on anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating. See similar questions...

We live in a world in which women are devalued and are seen as "less than." For most women, food and body preoccupations are the ways in which we express our discomfort with being second class citizens. Therefore, it is very hard to separate our own struggles from those of our daughters. We are part of a system that teaches women to body shape rather than world shape. So, what do you do when your daughter says, "I'm too fat?" You've said the same thing thousands of times. See similar questions...

First, pay attention to your intuition. You know your child best. If you think s/he has a problem, you're probably right. Next, act quickly. Early intervention is strongly linked to recovery. Taking a "wait and see" attitude, or hoping that your child will "grow out of" an eating disorder typically delays treatment and allows your child to become sicker. We encourage you to schedule an appointment with your child's pediatrician as soon as possible. See similar questions...

This article provides insight into personality, environmental, and biochemical risk factors for eating disorders. See similar questions...

This article discusses causes of eating disorders and defines them. Personality, genetic and biochemistry issues are discussed. See similar questions...

Depression and an Eating Disorder can occur at the same time. This article discusses the biochemistry behind this. See similar questions...

There are screening tools on this site to detect symptoms of depression and mania. They can help identify whether you may have one of these illnesses. Take the results of the screening to your doctor and consult with him/her about a possible diagnosis. Mood disorders are illnesses that need treatment like any other illness. Early diagnosis is very important. Most treatment plans include a combination of medication, talk therapy, and support. See similar questions...

I wore women's plus size 24/26 pants, and 26/28 shirts. (XXL & XXXL) I did not have a scale, but I was easily 290 pounds. There are pictures of me that size in my before pictures. See similar questions...

People do usually lose all their excess weight when they eaten unprocessed, high enzyme raw food diet These foods provide you with nutrition without stressing your digestive system. If it the food is organic as well, your body gets high quality nourishment to keep it running smoothly and no toxins that it couldn't break down and would have to find a place to stash. See similar questions...

If your friend has got an eating disorder then getting help as soon as possible is the best thing to do. It is important to find out what sort of eating disorder your friend is experiencing and how it might be affecting her. The longer an eating disorder continues the more difficult they are to stop and the more dangerous they can get. General information about eating disorders is available from your GP, school health nurse or local library. See similar questions...

First you must decide if you want to make helping people a career or a volunteer activity. If you want a career, prepare yourself by getting at least a masters degree in psychology, counseling, psychiatric nursing, or clinical social work. If you want more training, you could become a psychiatrist or a clinical psychologist. The people in your campus academic counseling center can help you arrange the classes you need for these options. See similar questions...

This information is provided by Cynthia M. Bulik, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry at the Virginia Institute for Psychiatric & Behavioral Genetics, Virginia Commonwealth University.) Although there does appear to be a genetic component, just because an individual may be genetically predisposed does not mean that she or he will necessarily express the genes. Both anorexia and bulimia nervosa do run in families, and twin studies suggest that genetics do contribute to the familial tendencies. See similar questions...