EATING DISORDERS
A 2007 study of 9,282 Americans found:
0.9% of women and 0.3% of men had anorexia during their lifetime
1.5% of women and 0.5% of men had bulimia during their lifetime
3.5% of women and 2.0% of men had binge eating disorder during their lifetime
Based on these results, the National Eating Disorder Association estimates that approximately 20 million women and 10 million men in the United States have an eating disorder at some point in their lifetime.
TREATMENT TEAM
A treatment team is an important component for dealing with an eating disorder. A team usually consists of a physician, psychotherapist, dietitian, and psychiatrist. Other therapists and/or a case manager may also be part of the team.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
In addition to the team, a support group can be a valuable addition to treatment. Here are some support groups available in New York City:
Eating Disorder Resource Center – Manhattan
First Monday of every month at 8:30-9:45 pm
www.edrcnyc.org
212-989-3987
Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia
Second and Fourth Wednesdays of every month at 6-7 pm
1841 Broadway, 4th Fl, Mr. 407
emilyrosenthal@hotmail.com
First Things First for Eating Disorders
Thursdays at 7:30pm
19 West 34th St, Ste 301
www.firstthingsfirstforeatingdisorders.com
ellen.schieren@icloud.com
Moving On: Bulimia, Anorexia, and Beyond
Tuesdays at 5:15pm
121 West 82nd St, Ste 2B
www.franweiss.com/home.html
biddoc@franweiss.com
212-362-6019
The Transformation Group
Workshop ($30) followed by support groups
Various dates
www.yougettosay.com
transform_group@yahoo.com
646-321-7125