She could be...

Your mother, daughter, neighbor, friend or colleague. Each day you may pass her and be unaware of the personal yet profound struggle that haunts her daily. On the outside she may appear successful, happy and leading a rewarding life. But as the clichè admonishes, looks can be deceiving.

Eating Disorders (anorexia nervosa; bulimia nervosa, binge eating and other disordered eating) have traditionally been found in young women from middle and upper class white families. These disorders are increasingly plaguing girls at younger ages and becoming more common across racial and socioeconomic groups including Hispanics and Asians.

An estimated 8 million people in the United States suffer from an eating disorder. As quoted in the December 5th Newsweek cover story "Anorexia is a killer-it has the highest mortality rate of any mental illness including depression. Half of all anorexics will get better. About 10% will die. And 40% will remain chronically ill." Early detection, intervention and treatment are essential for successful treatment and full recovery.

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YWCA TWIN Awards Luncheon May 15,2008
Left to Right:
Elizabeth Sills, Community Benefits Manager at Kaiser San Jose Medical Center;
Janice Bremis, Eating Disorders Resource Center (EDRC);
Dr. Seham El-Diwany, TWIN honoree and Director of Teen Clinic at Kaiser San Jose Medical Center;
Monir El-Diwany;
and Joan Tobbagi, EDRC Board member

Insurers Skimp on Eating Disorders: Marketplace Radio features story on eating disorders and parity. Listen to the story.

Excellent video made available through Petaluma Health Care District (PHCD). "Your Teen and Eating Disorders-It's Not About the Food". Click here to view featured video.

Worldwide Charter for Action on Eating Disorders rights and expectations for people with eating disorders and their families. Worldwide Charter - Click here to download PDF  

Stanford Free Brain Scan. Students between ages 12 years to 18 years. Earn $50. For more information contact: Sarah Forsberg at (650) 723-9182. More details

Eating Disorders Resource Center (EDRC)