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National EatingDisorders Association (NEDA)
A national nonprofit organization for preventing and treating eatingdisorders. The site contains practical information and resources for sufferers, parents, and friends about anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and dieting, with tips for improving body image and seeking treatment.
http://www.edap.org/
Topics: Mental Conditions, Women, Women's Health
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
The mission of ANAD includes seeking "to alleviate the problems of eatingdisorders, especially anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa; to educate the general public and professionals ... to encourage and provide research ... [and] to act as a resource center." The site features basic facts, a guide to therapies, a description of ANAD programs and support groups, and a message board. Free registration is required for the treatment referral section. Searchable.
http://www.anad.org/
Topics: Mental Conditions, Women, Women's Health
Minority Women: The Untold Story
This essay by Marian Fitzgibbon and Melinda Stolley explores eatingdisorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eatingdisorder (BED)) and their study in minority women. From the site for the PBS program "Dying to be Thin."
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/thin/minorities.html
Topics: Mental Conditions, Women's Health
Dying to Be Thin
An exploration of the eatingdisorders anorexia and bulimia, based on the PBS program of the same name, which is available on video on the site. Provides questions and answers from experts, what nutrition the body needs, places to share stories, help, warning signs, and related resources, as well as a transcript and a guide for teachers.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/thin/
Topics: Mental Conditions, Women, Women's Health
UCSF Department of Psychiatry: Psychiatric Conditions
A brief, browsable overview of adult psychiatric conditions as well as child and adolescent psychiatric conditions. Overviews feature facts about the disorders, signs and symptoms, treatment, research, mental help services, and related links. From the University of California, San Francisco.
http://psych.ucsf.edu/psychiatric-conditions.aspx?id=122
Topics: Disabilities, Mental Conditions
Beyond Vegetarianism: Transcending Outdated Dogmas
"Reports from veterans of vegetarian and raw-food diets, veganism, fruitarianism, and instinctive eating, plus new science from paleolithic diet research and clinical nutrition." Explores the varieties and psychology of idealistic diet which may lead to "orthorexia nervosa"--health and behavioral problems arising from rigid adherence to alternative diets.
http://www.beyondveg.com/
Topics: Mental Conditions, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation, Science, Women's Health
Bulimia Nervosa Resource Guide
Resources for family, friends, and patients about bulimia nervosa, "an eatingdisorder in which a person engages in binge eating ... followed by some type of behavior to prevent weight gain from the food." Includes material about maximizing health insurance benefits, mental health parity laws, finding a treatment center, and signs of thedisorder. From ECRI, an international nonprofit health services research agency that collaborates with the World Health Organization (WHO).
http://www.bulimiaguide.org
Topics: Mental Conditions
Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC)
A collection of links about eatingdisorders, dietary guidelines around the world, the cultural diversity of food in the U.S., newsletters and discussion groups, dietary supplements (including herbs, vitamins, and minerals), food composition, and various food pyramids. Additionally, there are databases of training and educational materials. The Consumer Corner contains materials most often asked for by the public. From the National Agricultural Library and the University of Maryland. Searchable.
http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/
Topics: Agriculture, Drugs & Medications by Type, Medical Treatments & Devices, Mental Conditions, Nutrition & Food Safety
Student Counseling Virtual Pamphlet Collection
Some of the topics included in this online collection include alcohol and substance abuse, assertiveness, cults, depression, eatingdisorders, relationships, sexual assault (including date rape), stress, study skills, and time management. From the Student Counseling and Resource Service at the University of Chicago.
http://counseling.uchicago.edu/vpc/
Topics: Crime, Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Health, Mental Conditions, Nonfiction by Genre, Religion, Society & Social Science, The Human Body
Screening for Mental Health, Inc. (SMH)
The site for a non-profit organization "developed to coordinate nationwide mental health screening programs and to ensure cooperation, professionalism, and accountability in mental illness screenings." Information and sample tests about alcoholism, anxiety, depression, suicide, and eatingdisorders are included, with extensive links for each topic.
http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/
Topics: Death & Dying, Disabilities, Drugs & Medications by Type, Health, Mental Conditions, The Human Body
The Center for Young Women's Health
Boston Children's Hospital offers "health information, clinical care, and a variety of programs and services designed to educate and empower girls and young women ages 12-22" in both English and Spanish. It covers cancer, sexuality, eatingdisorders and nutrition, gynecology, smoking, and scoliosis. It also offers information about mental health and a guide to lesbian health. Searchable.
http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/
Topics: Health, Health, Women, Women's Health
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD): Dysphagia
Brief questions and answers about the causes of and treatments for dysphagia. "People with dysphagia have difficulty swallowing and may also experience pain while swallowing. Some people may be completely unable to swallow or may have trouble swallowing liquids, foods, or saliva. Eating then becomes a challenge." From the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/voice/dysph.asp
Topics: Diseases & Conditions
Last updated Apr 3, 2006
Mental Health America (MHA)
MHA (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is a nonprofit "dedicated to helping all people live mentally healthier lives." Its site provides facts sheets on mental health topics by audience (such as older adults), issue (such as eatingdisorders and depression), and disorders and treatment (such as bipolar disorder and phobias). Also includes material about policy issues and advocacy efforts, paying for medications, and links to news. Some material also in Spanish.
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net
Topics: Mental Conditions
Nutrition Perspectives
Online edition of this newsletter "designed to provide research-based information on ongoing nutrition and food-related programs." Contains issues dating back to 1999 with indexes (subjects include children, consumer information, eatingdisorders, and obesity). From the University of California, Davis, Cooperative Extension.
http://nutrition.ucdavis.edu/perspectives/
Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety
Health and Wellness Guide for Young Women
Knowledge is power, therefore getting informed about women’s health issues at a young age is important. Many young women feel invincible during their prime years. However their body and mind will catch up with them eventually. Empowering young women to steer clear of risky behaviors, such as unsafe sex and illicit drug use is important. Staying informed about important topics, such as nutrition, fitness, sexual and emotional health, and general development and educating others about these issues can help adolescent girls and young women overcome these challenges.
http://www.onlinenursingprograms.net/resources/health-and-wellness-guide-for-young-women.html
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