Seasonal advice from Bodywhys for those with eating disorders on how to cope at a really difficult time of year.
http://www.bodywhys.ie/gettingHelp/christmas-tips/
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FAQs on eating disorders and treatment from St. Patrick's University Hospital Dublin:
http://edp.stpatrickshosp.ie/index.php/faq
INFORMATION AND SUPPORT FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING OR AFFECTED BY EATING DISORDERS BODYWHYS NATIONAL HELPLINE 1890 200 444
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WHAT IS AN EATING DISORDER?
"The term 'eating disorder' refers to a group of conditions characterised by severe disturbances and difficulties in eating. Eating disorders can have severe effects on a person's emotional, psychological and physical wellbeing" (St Patrick's U. Hospital website)
THE MOST COMMON EATING DISORDERS - FACTS
Anorexia Nervosa
http://edp.stpatrickshosp.ie/index.php/component/content/article/36-faq/47-what-is-anorexia-nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
http://edp.stpatrickshosp.ie/index.php/component/content/article/36-faq/64-what-is-bulimia-nervosa
Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
http://edp.stpatrickshosp.ie/index.php/faq/65-what-is-binge-eating-disorder
http://edp.stpatrickshosp.ie/index.php/component/content/article/36-faq/47-what-is-anorexia-nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
http://edp.stpatrickshosp.ie/index.php/component/content/article/36-faq/64-what-is-bulimia-nervosa
Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
http://edp.stpatrickshosp.ie/index.php/faq/65-what-is-binge-eating-disorder
Up to 200,000 people in Ireland are affected by eating disorders
1.2% of Irish girls may be at risk of developing Anorexia and 2% at risk of developing Bulimia, according to a 2007 study by Prof Fiona McNicolas, Lucena Clinic Dublin.
Estimates of Anorexia and Bulimia among males range from 10% to 25% of total cases (Journal of Biological Psychiatry 2007)
BED is more evenly divided among males and females at 4% of the adult population.
1.2% of Irish girls may be at risk of developing Anorexia and 2% at risk of developing Bulimia, according to a 2007 study by Prof Fiona McNicolas, Lucena Clinic Dublin.
Estimates of Anorexia and Bulimia among males range from 10% to 25% of total cases (Journal of Biological Psychiatry 2007)
BED is more evenly divided among males and females at 4% of the adult population.
FAQs on eating disorders and treatment from St. Patrick's University Hospital Dublin:
http://edp.stpatrickshosp.ie/index.php/faq
IT HAPPENS TO MALES TOO...
INFORMATION SOURCES
Information for Teachers and Youth Workers:
http://www.bodywhys.ie/supportingSomeone/teachers-youth-workers/
Information for Parents and relatives:
http://www.bodywhys.ie/supportingSomeone/family-friends-carers/
http://www.bodywhys.ie/supportingSomeone/teachers-youth-workers/
Information for Parents and relatives:
http://www.bodywhys.ie/supportingSomeone/family-friends-carers/
DIRECTORY OF TREATMENT CENTRES
USEFUL WEBSITES
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
- Anorexia Nervosa, a survival guide for family, friends and sufferers, Janet Treasure, Psychology Press
- Getting better bit(e) by bit(e), Janet Treasure & Ulrike Schmidt, Psychology Press
- Counselling for Eating Disorders, Sarah Gilbert, Sage
- THe Young Mind, Sue Bailey and Mike Shooter, Transworld
- Help your teenager beat an eating disorder, James Lock and Daniel Le Grange
- When your child has an eating disorder - a Step by Step Guide, Abigail H. Matenshon
- Binge Eating - breaking the Cycle (avail from Bodywhys)
Author Profile
- Declan Delamere
- Graduate of NUI Maynooth Certificate in Addiction Studies.
I think a lttle bit of weight suits most people. They look healthier.
ReplyDeleteWhy do magazines constantly only have pictures of celebs with the "perfect" body .. skinny and waif like !!
It only contributes to making the rest of us think we are overweight if we are not size zero . !!!
Declan I was shocked to read the stats about males suffering from these disorders. You've opened my eyes. I had never really thought that lads might have bulimia or anorexia.
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