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posted: February 16th, 2000
My name is Brad Peyton, and I'm a young filmmaker who
is recovering from Anorexia and Bulimia. I have been
granted by the Canadian Arts Council a grant that
covers 75% of my budget for a short film. I am looking
to gather the rest of the financing through other
grants, support from the film industry and any private
means necessary. I am, besides financially, looking
for any kind of support possible via e-mail, letters,
etc. that might help my project along.
My story is one of a MALE PERSPECTIVE so I am
especially looking for feedback from males, stories,
and ideas to what they think finally got them to
'wake-up' from their illness, or if they haven't what
might?
Don't hesitate to write, call, or e-mail me and I
would gladly send or discuss my project. Thank you for
your time and I hope to hear from some of you soon.
Sincerely,
Contact info:
e-mail: [email protected]
posted: February 16th, 2000
FACILITIES NATIONWIDE OFFER FREE PROGRAM TO HELP THOSE WHO OBSESS ABOUT FOOD
AND WEIGHT
"For some people, the battle to attain a certain shape or size becomes an
obsession," says Sara F. Forman, M.D., Director of the Outpatient Eating
Disorders Program, Children�s Hospital, Boston. "The focus on food, dieting
and exercise goes way beyond what is normal or healthy and leads to
dangerous health effects and psychological pain. But there are ways to call
a truce."
Helping people gain control of this internal battle is the motivation for
the National Eating Disorders Screening Program, a national outreach taking
place February 14-18 across the country. Some one thousand facilities
nationwide, including high schools, colleges and hospitals are offering
free, anonymous screenings for eating disorders with the educational message
that "How You Look Is Not Who You Are." Attendees will be able to take a
self-test for eating disorders, hear an educational presentation and talk
one-on-one with a health professional. Referrals to treatment and support
services will be made as needed. Those interested in finding a nearby site
can call 1-800-405-9100 (beginning January 17).
Eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating
disorder. All can result in serious physical health consequences, such as
cardiac abnormalities, osteoporosis, and digestive and intestinal problems.
The psychological characteristics vary, but generally involve poor
self-esteem, isolation from family and friends, and significant distortions
in the way the person sees his or her body.
The National Eating Disorders Screening Program is a national program
organized by the nonprofit Screening for Mental Health, Inc., formerly the
National Mental Illness Screening Project. Project partners include the
Outpatient Eating Disorders Program at Children�s Hospital, Boston and the
Massachusetts Eating Disorder Association, Inc. (MEDA). NEDSP is being held
during Eating Disorders Awareness Week, February 14-20, 2000. It is funded
primarily through a grant from The McKnight Foundation in Minneapolis, MN.
Call: 1-800-405-9100
posted: February 16th, 2000
Topics include: Demonstration sessions, not just lectures in the treatment
of anorexia nervosa, bulimia, compulsive overeating, body image problems and
exercise disorders. We cater our case questions to the participants who
attend. Each workshop offers powerful inner work to participate in and go
home with, whether you are a professional with your own eating problems
and/or are coming to enhance your skills with clients. Enjoy a council circle
format, with afternoon breaks to hike, kayak, ride bikes, shop or relax in
the beautiful retreat center environment.
Dates: April 13 (Noon) To April 16th (Noon)
For more information or to register contact: 800 263-4217
Francie White's trainings are not to be missed! Participants return year
after year and claim that from their experience, their lives have changed
forever and their practices with clients have taken quantum leaps!
posted: February 16th, 2000
We are researchers and clinicians in the field of eating disorders at
McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School. We focus our work on men and
boys with this devastating condition. We have done lots of research and
have seen many patients over the years. Good Housekeeping Magazine is
interviewing us for an article on this underrecognized problem in males.
We are looking for any boys (under the age of 18) or young males (18-25)
who have had an eating disorder since adolescence who are interested in
being interviewed by Good Housekeeping. We assert that confidentiality
will be preserved and your name and other identifying information will
be anonymous. This article will reach many, many readers who otherwise
will never be acquainted with the fact that we need to look at this
important, neglected issue in the lives of many males.
If you are interested, please call us toll-free at 1-800-444-0601 and ask to speak
with Dr. Pope. Thank you.
Roberto Olivardia, M.A.
Harrison G. Pope, Jr., M.D.
posted: February 16th, 2000
Montreux has launched an appeal of the decision to revoke its license.
They have been granted a "stay" and may remain open pending the appeal
decision.
Consult their website for further info:
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