National Eating Disorders Awareness Week Information
Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2012
Events
America the Beautiful 2: The Thin Commandments
Monday, February 27, 2012
Student Union Theater, 7 pm
Doors open at 6:30 pm and seating is limited
Documentary film screening and Q & A with director Darryl Roberts.
Measuring Worth: What Fills Your Life
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Student Union Lobby, 11 am - 2 pm
- Art Activity
- Body Image Display
- Intuitive Nutrition Demonstration
- Yoga, Relaxation and Mindfulness
- Missing from the Pack Display
- Games and Prizes
Life and Learning: Supporting Someone with an Eating Disorder
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Student Union Rm 306, 5 - 6 pm
Eating disorders affect 8 million Americans each year and subsequently impact over 30 million family members and friends of those diagnosed with eating disorders. Knowledge is key and hope is essential in supporting anyone affected by an eating disorder. This discussion will help you find ways to cope as well as assist those in your life who may be struggling with eating disorder and body image issues.
General Information
- Eating Disorder Screenings
If you want to assess your own body image and eating attitudes take an Eating Disorders Screening:- Online
screening is also available anytime.
(Note: you will start at an introductory screen which contains a welcome message and a link to "Begin the Screening". On the next page, there are 6 different screening options. Choose the "Take the Eating Disorders Screening" option from the right column on the page.)
- Online
- Information on Eating Disorders, Body Image, and Nutrition
- ub-counseling.buffalo.edu/diethealth
- UB Eating Disorders Treatment Team
- The National Eating Disorders Association is 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. For information visit www.NationalEatingDisorders.org
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For more information please contact Carissa Uschold, LCSW-R at cuschold@buffalo.edu or call at 716-645-2720.