Eating Disorders Links
The following links, groups and resources provide additional information regarding this topic.
Click here for books and resources on eating disorders.
'EDAP" Eating Disorders Awareness & Prevention (Also American Anorexia/?Bulimia Association-AABA, National non-profit organization includes educational materials for school/professionals), 603 Stewart Street, Suite 803, Seattle, Washington 98101 (phone 1-800-931-2237) Web Site http://www.edap.org
American Society of Bariatric Physicians http://www.adbp.org/
Information on obesity & treatment from physicians specializing in this area.
Anorexia Survival Guide for Parents Provides Monthly newsletters. http://www.anorexiasurvivalguide.com
"Caring Online" http://www.caringonline.com
"Close to You' Family Resource Network: Eating disorders Web Site: Click Here (closetoyou.org/eatingdisorders) Bereaved Parents Web Site: Click here ) Karen Carpenter Web Site: Click Here
Eating Disorders-Suite 101 Excellent links, resources and information on eating disorders Web Site: Click Here (www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/eatingdisorders or http://www.suite101.com/topicnotfound.cfm?topic+eatingdisorders temporary site) (Will reach web-site, but must scroll down to 'eating disorders' listing)
Healthy Weight Network: Reviews weight-loss gimmicks, presents facts on eating and weight, media watchdog opposing fad diets. http://www.healthyweight.net
HUGS International: Advocates no-diets. Information on International No-Dieting Day, teen programs. http://www.hugs.com/index.html
"Mirror-Mirror" http://www.mirror-mirror.org/eatdis.htm Info on athletes, relapse signs, definitions, symptoms, physical aspects.
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders: A national site with valuable information and resources Web Site: Click Here (www.anad.org)
"Open-Mind" Site for addictions with special page for eating disorders Web Site: Click Here (open-mind.org)
Overeaters Anonymous Provide 12-step program (contact your local area for information or in San Antonio, call 210-492-5400, 210-658-2398 or 210-654-4965)
Pale Reflections: A informative site offering a free newsletter, personal experiences and connections Web Site: www.pale-reflections.com
"Positive Voices" Eating Disorder Newsletter, combating negative and distorted body images. http://www.about-face.org/ .
"Something Fishy" http://www.something-fishy.com/ed.htm Lists physical dangers, bulletin board, treatments, support, signs and symptoms.
http://www.texastherapists.com/eatingDO
Help4All.net ( http://www.help4all.net ) Online community offering variety of resources and information about addictions to alcohol, drugs, food, gambling and tobacco. Focus on recovery & treatment options.
Sober Recovery Web-Site http://www.soberrecovery.com (An extensive web-site loaded with links to various addictive and mental health topics)
Books to consider: "Transforming Body Image", "Hungry Self", "My Big Fat Head", "Hunger Pains--Modern Woman's Tragic Quest for Thinness", "Long Road Back", "When Your Child Has An Eating Disorder", "It's Not About Food", "Body Betrayed" and "Why Does Everyone Have To Be Perfect?"