Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Anorexia: Not Just An Adult Crisis

We know we are bombarded by image obsessed media focused on the "perfect" body. For years the stereotype was that eating disorders, anorexia and bulimia were only problems faced by straight, young, white females, but gay men also have a higher prevalence of eating disorders. However, eating disorders are not just an adult crisis. Children also are at risk. Family therapy has a 50-70% success rate for children at risk for anorexia. Learn the signs and seek help. Take an online screening test  at the National Eating Disorders Association.

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