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NEDA reacts to HBO 'Thin' Documentary

drgreggjantz | 24 November, 2006 07:57

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.

NEDA representatives viewed the film in advance of its HBO premiere, scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 9 p.m. Even before its initial airing, the merit of the film, which remains in rotation through the end of the year, was being debated on HBO message boards by women who battle eating disorders themselves, the burden of their illnesses apparent.

Acknowledging that Greenfield is a talented photographer and filmmaker, Lynn Grefe, CEO of NEDA notes "Thin accurately depicts the severity, sadness and complexity of eating disorders, while weaving in the devastating financial and emotional impact caused by insurance companies cutting off treatment.

"However," Grefe continued, "We felt that her lens needed a wider, more balanced focus and should have also included stories of those responding to treatment successfully. While we know that there are many challenges and setbacks along the road, with treatment most people do get well and there is hope. Unfortunately, that important message is missing in Thin, which paints a very one-sided, grim portrayal of treatment and recovery."

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I want each person that reads this blog to know that through a whole-person approach to counseling, any person can overcome an eating disorder. Yes, it will take time. Yes, there may be setbacks at times. Yes, recovery can be hard. BUT, There is Hope!!!!

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