Gregg Jantz

Teen Use of Eating Disorders Web Sites on the Rise I just read an article on the internet titled Teen Use of Eating Disorders Web Sites on the Rise. The article was in regards to a study about teens with eating disorders and their use of the Internet. This article had some disturbing statistics.

According to the study, nearly half of all the teens had visited an eating disorder Web site. The bad news was that 41 percent had visited a pro-eating disorder Web site, while 36 percent had visited a pro-recovery Web site. Twenty-five percent had been to both types of sites.

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I am sure by now most readers know that I believe the HBO "Thin" Documentary leaves viewers with a wrong perspective on eating disorders. It leaves viewers with the impression there is no hope in overcoming an eating disorder. Which of course is contrary to what I believe. My years of experience say that There is Hope!!!

I thought it would be good to share another counselor's perspective on this movie so readers will understand that I am not the only one that believes there is hope.

From courant.com
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Documentary Shortchanges Help For Eating Disorders
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MARGO D. MAINE

November 20, 2006

At least 5 million people suffer from serious, life-threatening eating disorders in the United States, with the overwhelming majority being female. The public desperately needs information about these conditions and about recovery. Unfortunately, the "documentary" "Thin," shown last week on HBO, provided little information and insight, and even less hope, about the outcome for those suffering.

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I have attached a link to an article by Mark Kellner titled, "Holiday Blues: How to Heal, How to Help".

The article is about the fact that many people, even Christians, no longer find joy in the holidays. Instead of being a time of excitement, the joy of being with family members, and remembering what the holiday season is meant to be, many individuals instead are experiencing depression during this season.

I would encourage you to read this article if you are currently experiencing stress and depression. >Link to Holiday Blues Article

I read this News Release from Menninger Clinic and thought it would be good to share with our readers.

Christmas cookies and eating disorders in college students
By SooToday.com Staff
SooToday.com
Thursday, November 30, 2006

The holiday season brings out the urge to bake in even the most reluctant cook.

But if your normally kitchen-averse kid suddenly begins baking up a storm after returning home from college, take notice.

Excessive cooking or preoccupation with food may signal an eating disorder like anorexia.
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I want you to know that there are more than one approach to getting help to overcome depression. Here is a portion of a Depression Seminar I did in the past. I also speak on SADS-Seasonal Affective Disorder Syndrome.

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The following podcast is about Renewing Your Mind and walking in accountability.

Words of Hope and Healing-Renewing Your Mind

In this podcast I speak on relationships on how they can affect your recovery and describe 'pillars of strength' that will be of help for you if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

Words of Hope-Pillars of Strength

The following podcast is about making positive affirmations. I mention my book "Losing Weight Permanently". You can order this book at our online bookstore. Maybe you don't need to lose weight. The concepts in the book can still be helpful.

Words of Hope and Healing-Affirmations

With Christmas coming up, the cold wet weather, and less daylight hours, I thought it would be good to share an interview I did last year on a local TV station in Seattle. regarding he Holiday Blues.

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There are those in the Eating Disorder field other than myself, who feel that the HBO documentary falled short in not sharing there are those who have had victory over an eating disorder. Listed below is a partial press release from NEDA.

National Eating Disorders Association
Reacts to HBO Premiere of Thin

Documentary, Premiering Nov. 14, Lacks Balance

SEATTLE Nov. 13, 2006 For Immediate Release
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) reacted today to the documentary Thin, by Lauren Greenfield, which captures six months in the lives of four women, ages 15-30, striving to recover from anorexia in a residential treatment program.

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