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Recognizing, Addressing, and Treating Eating Disorders in Adolescents

Psychiatric Times

Margot Rittenhouse, MS, LPCC, discussed how caregivers and clinicians alike can identify warning signs and support adolescents experiencing eating disorders.

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A right to health: Fighting for better eating disorder treatment 

Centre for Mental Health

But for those affected by eating disorders this isnt a unique situation. Unsafe discharge and non-evidence-based treatment are impacting people with eating disorders all over the UK daily. The Medical Emergency Eating Disorder Guidance (MEED) states that a BMI below 13 indicates a high impending risk to life.

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Day # 148: Binge-Eating Disorder

Bullet Psych

Today we will continue our current theme of eating disorders as we discuss binge eating disorder (BED). Today's Content Level: Beginner and Intermediate Introduction 1 Binge-eating disorder (BED) is characterized by recurrent binge eating. Rule out other eating disorders.

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Day # 150: Eating Disorders Review Quiz

Bullet Psych

Today will be our review quiz for the eating disorders theme. a) Heart rate < 50 b) Blood pressure < 80/60 c) Cardiac arrhythmia d) BMI < 15 or weight <70% of ideal body weight 2) For which eating disorder is fluoxetine considered the first-line medication option? Next up we will sleep disorders.

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Newstalk Radio: Dr Art Malone discusses the urgent need for specialist care for eating disorders

College of Psychiatrists of Ireland

Despite a plan to open 20 new specialist beds for eating disorders by 2023, there remain just 3 beds to cover the entire country. ’ A 21 year-old with a chronic eating disorder says that she was in and out of hospitals many times before she was 18. She said ‘receiving that help gives you your life back.’

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Day # 149: Other Eating Disorders (Avoidant/Restrictive, Rumination, & Pica)

Bullet Psych

Today we will continue our current theme of eating disorders as we discuss three less well known eating disorders: Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, Rumination Disorder, and Pica. Does not occur exclusively during the course of other eating disorders. Conclusion Congratulations.

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Eating Disorders in Teens

Kids Mental Health Info

From the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP): In the United States, as many as 1 in 10 young women have an eating disorder. Disordered eating related to stress, poor nutritional habits, and food fads are relatively common problems for youth.