eating disorders

Have Any of You Watched That Show Called “Intervention”?

by pennstatenews Question by Grandma: Have any of you watched that show called “Intervention”? Most of those people they talk into going for treatment are sober for awhile after and start back up, then they advertise for more people to come forward for help. It doesn’t look very successful. It looks like there’s a big failure rate. What do you think of that show? And is the failure rate usually that high? Best answer: Read more... ...

What Is an Example of an Operational Definition of “depression”?

Question by Brice R: what is an example of an operational definition of “depression”? In terms of psychology….. Best answer: Answer by HonoriaOperational Definition of the Concept of Depression: DSM-IV-R Criteria for Major Depressive Disorder: At least five of the following symptoms are present during the same period. At least (1) depressed mood or (2) loss of interest or pleasure must be present. Symptoms are present most of the day, nearly daily for at least 2 weeks. Read more... ...

Amanda Castel From George Washington University Speaks on TasP Strategies

  Amanda Castel from George Washington University speaks on TasP Strategies – 2013 Treatment as Prevention Workshop, April 22-25, 2013 | Vancouver BC Strategies to enhance tasp implementation Dr. Zunyou Wu presented the China experienc…   Woman awaiting drug treatment is sentenced for various crimes The New Jersey Drug Court program continues to expand to meet the rise in crimes associated with drug addiction. Hunterdon County has a model drug court program and several treatment based providers to assist those defendants with substance abuse … Read more on Hunterdon County Democrat Read more... ...

My Mother Told Me I Was Fat, and It Was the Best Decision Ever

My Mother Told Me I Was Fat, and It Was the Best Decision Ever 18 years later, after countless hospitalizations and prolonged stints in treatment centers, Ana and Mia remain my best friends; ED is my only significant other. At 5'5, with five inches … Want to take that risk with a little adolescent weight gain … Read more on TIME Heroin scourge cuts across cultural and economic barriers These days, you can find Weiss and members of her organization up at the Legislature, chatting with lawmakers about the need for a transitional living center for recovering addicts, especially adolescents. … center. Although New Mexico has several … Read more on ABQ Journal Read more... ...

How to Massage Chest. Relieves Chronic Depression. 13/2

...  to massage Chest. Relieves chronic depression. 13/2 – Visit http://NuHealth.org and http://Recapitulator.com for c.   by Lulu the Bold Depressed teenage girls also plagued by chronic pain According to the research, 70 percent of 13 to 18 years olds with conditions ranging from ADHD and depression to anxiety, eating disorders and a range of autistic disorders admitted to suffering from chronic pain. The research found that girls reported … Read more on Newstrack India Read ...

4th Annual Virtual Walk Fundraising Event Brings Eating Disorder Awareness

by Rogers Memorial Hospital 4th Annual Virtual Walk Fundraising Event Brings Eating Disorder Awareness … NEDA and MentorCONNECT would also like to recognize and thank the event's eating disorder treatment center sponsors, Green Mountain at Fox Run and Center for Change, whose contributions have helped to make this year's Virtual Walk possible. Read more on PR Newswire (press release) Fears stop treatment for eating disorders A study by Bodywhys, the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland, found stigma acts as a significant barrier to sufferers getting treatment and support. Participants taking part in the study said the impact of negative stereotypes left them feeling … Read more on Irish Examiner Read ...

What Constitutes as “depression”? I Feel Like There’s No Reason to Live but I’m Not Suicidal?

by SpaceShoe [Learning to live with the crisis] Question by Drizzy: What constitutes as “depression”? I feel like there’s no reason to live but I’m not suicidal? Ever since the beginning of middle school/junior high, I’ve felt like mentally i’ve been on a slow spiral downhill. I got picked on a lot(everyday) for almost 2 years and I know a lot of kids go through this but it has really affected my perception of life. I’m not sure if the bullying is to blame 100% but I feel it has a good deal to do with the depressed feelings I have had that seemed to begin there. Read more... ...