Eating Disorder Help

Parents Are First Line of Defense Against Eating Disorders in College Freshmen

Kenneth L. Weiner, M.D., FAED, CEDS | Posted 02.20.2012

Kenneth L. Weiner, M.D., FAED, CEDS

Understanding the most common warning signs of eating disorders in college students is critical to facilitating an appropriate intervention. Parents should be vigilant for five common indicators their son or daughter may have an eating disorder or could be at risk for developing one.

Binge Eating Disorder: The Emotional Roots of a Physical Condition

Sunny Gold | Posted 11.17.2011

Sunny Gold

Except for a lucky few, most obese people are treated for the physical symptoms and tangible causes of their ills -- but not the emotional and mental roots.