PA seniors sponsoring ‘I Am Beautiful’ charity game

Source: www.timesleader.com

Second annual event to be held October 2 against WA

Pittston Area National Honor Society seniors Mallory Yozwiak and Gabrielle Vaxmonsky will sponsor the second annual "I Am Beautiful" Charity field hockey game on Sunday, October 2 at 2 p.m. at the Bucky Harris Athletic Complex in Hughestown. Proceeds of the game will benefit eating disorder awareness in local communities and schools.

After last year’s inaugural game, the girls raised over $2,000 for eating disorder awareness. The money was donated to the Hershey Medical Center Eating Disorder Program, the National Eating Disorder Awareness Organization and the Ronald McDonald House. 

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What is something you can do today to advocate for eating disorder awareness?

Family meals have positive effect on teenagers

Source: www.monstersandcritics.com

Berlin - Family meals can have a positive effect on the nutritional habits of youngsters, according to a study of 180,000 young people conducted by the University of Illinois.

Evaluating the study, German paediatricians said that adolescents who ate with their parents at least three times a week were on average 12 per cent less likely to suffer from being overweight or obese than those who did not join family meals.
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Many studies have revealed the positive impact that family meals can have on children and teens, particularly as it has shown to help in the prevention of eating disordered behaviors.  How can you begin making family meals a routine part of your lives?

Eating disorders among teens also can be troubling to boys

BY SHERA KAFKA

Source: www.stltoday.com

Eating disorders are commonly thought of as a "girls only" problem. Yet some experts have become increasingly concerned about boys — particularly adolescent boys — who are at risk for unhealthy eating patterns, or who have eating disorders.

Read more: http://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/fitness/article_8b4a792b-6fb5-5fa2-adb9-6ba140183f38.html#ixzz1Y5wK2RWx

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If you suspect that your teenage son or daughter is struggling with an eating disorder, know that there is help available and resources for recovery.  As a parent, what are warning signs to be aware of that your child may be dealing with disordered eating?

NAMI DuPage offers Education Course for Parents

By Mary Dalton  
Source: triblocal.com

NAMI of DuPage County (The National Alliance on Mental Illness) will be sponsoring the NAMI Basics education program for families and caregivers of children and adolescents coping with brain disorders. The course is taught by trained family members who have experienced firsthand the rewards and challenges of raising children with brain disorders. All instruction and course materials are free for course participants.
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If you have a child who is in recovery from an eating disorder, what resources have been valuable to you along the journey?

Eating-disorder patients battle insurers over care

Victoria Colliver, Chronicle Staff Writer
Source: sfgate.com

When Jeanene Harlick's weight dropped to 65 percent of normal, her doctors recommended the San Mateo woman go into an intensive residential treatment facility that specialized in treating anorexia and other eating disorders.

Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/09/09/MN8C1KTQD5.DTL#ixzz1Xi4Z8eqh

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If you or someone you know is seeking treatment for an eating disorder, has insurance coverage hindered or helped your experience?

Eating Disorders and Families

An informal evening for parents of kids with eating disorders.

 Eating disorders can be isolating for families as well as for those who have them. This program gives parents a chance to connect with other parents, share challenges and successes, and learn more about the positive role families can play in eating disorder recovery.

Dr. Daniel Le Grange, director of the University of Chicago Eating Disorders Program, will discuss how families can help a child or teen with an eating disorder.

Harriet Brown, author of Brave Girl Eating, will describe her family's battle with their daughter's anorexia.

Through excerpts from the book, frank talk about eating disorders, and Q&A, Brown will energize and inspire families struggling with eating disorders.

Meet us for coffee and join the conversation!
To find out more about the Eating Disorders Program
at The University of Chicago Medical Center, please
visit www.eatingdisorders.uchicago.edu.

October 20, 2011, 7 - 9 pm
The Quadrangle Club
1155 East 57th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
This event is free and open to the public,
but space is limited. Please RSVP to reserve
your place at RSVP@maudsleyparents.org
or call Leah Boepple at 773-702-0789.

People with a mental illness need to know they're not alone

By Kerry Dennehy, Vancouver Sun
Source: vancouversun.com

With the passing - and let's be clear from the start, the suicide - of hockey players Rick Rypien and Wade Belak on many readers' minds, it may be timely to offer hopeful news about current and upcoming mental health initiatives.

Read more: http://www.vancouversun.com/health/People+with+mental+illness+need+know+they+alone/5356624/story.html#ixzz1XD6myIb7

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If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health illness, such as an eating disorder, know that you are not alone and there is hope for recovery.  What can you do to make the first step towards recovery today?