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TOPIC: Medical Complications of Eating Disorders
Terri Schiavo's case is tragic for many reasons, but it should also serve as a wake-up call that eating disorders can have serious and sometimes fatal consequences. Bulimia, Anorexia and compulsive eating are often thought of as psychological disorders but they can also cause permanent physical and neurological damage. On the next Health Link we'll examine the medical complications of eating disorders and meet some folks who are struggling with the effects of these devastating illnesses. GUESTS: Sharon Ann Alger-Mayer, MD Dr. Alger-Mayer is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nutrition/Gastroenterology at Albany Medical College. She earned her medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1983. She is a member of the Academy of Eating Disorders and the Capital Region Association for Eating Disorders. She has written numerous professional articles on the topic of eating disorders. Laurel Burns, MS, Ed.S., CEDT Laurel Burns is the co-director and co-founder of the Schenectady Center for Psychotherapy and Eating Disorders. She has been a clinician with a specialty in Eating Disorders since 1982. Laurel received her MS from Saint Bonaventure Univ. in Counseling, and her EdS in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri. She has presented numerous workshops to colleagues, educators and parents on eating disorder treatment and prevention. She has also presented prevention workshops at area public schools. Laurel has also been an adjunct faculty member at Russell Sage College, and a consultant and speaker at Union College. To contact the Schenectady Center for Psychotherapy and Eating Disorders, call 518-374-0511. Rebecca Conroy Rebecca Conroy knows first hand what it is like to battle Anorexia Nervosa. It began when she was in 7th grade. She spent her junior high and high school years in and out of treatment centers. The disorder has left this twenty two year old with osteoporosis, the bone thinning disease most often associated with post-menopausal women. Rebecca is majoring in nutrition at Russell Sage College and is looking forward to graduating in May. She now works at Fulmont Community Action Agency, Inc. overseeing their child and adult food programs. Web Resources
The Capital Region Association for Eating Disorders, Inc. (CRAED) is a
not-for-profit organization composed of professional, recovering individuals,
significant others, and concerned volunteers. CRAED exists to meet the needs of
and to coordinate services for individuals, their families, and friends in the
capital region community who are affected by eating disorders. For more
information call (518) 464-9043 or go to their website.
Go to their website for more info The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, Inc. is a non-profit corporation which seeks to alleviate the problems of eating disorders, especially anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. ANAD strives to educate the general public and professionals in the health care field to be more aware of the illnesses relating to eating disorders and methods of treatment. ANAD encourages and provides research to investigate the causes of eating disorders, methods of prevention, types of treatments and effectiveness, basic facts about those affected by eating disorders and formulate relevant statistics relating to their illness. ANAD seeks to act as a resource center, gathering and providing information about eating disorders, including sources and facilities for treatment. Go to their website for more info The Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center provides information and treatment resources for all forms of eating disorders. If you need to find a treatment center or private practitioner specializing in eating disorders anywhere in the U.S. or internationally, this site may be the best resource of its kind on the Web. Go to their website for more info The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest not-for-profit organization in the United States working to prevent eating disorders and provide treatment referrals to those suffering from anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder and those concerned with body image and weight issues. They are fully dedicated to expanding public understanding of eating disorders and promoting access to quality treatment for those affected along with support for their families through education, advocacy and research. Go to their website for more info Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc. (ANRED) is a nonprofit organization that provides information about anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other less-well-known food and weight disorders. Offered material includes self-help tips and information about recovery and prevention. Go to their website for more info |
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