Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ708719
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Dec-1
Pages: 8
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1096-2409
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Eating Disorder Intervention, Prevention, and Treatment: Recommendations for School Counselors
Bardick, Angela D.; Bernes, Kerry B.; McCulloch, Ariana R. M.; Witko, Kim D.; Spriddle, Jennifer W.; Roest, Allison R.
Professional School Counseling, v8 n2 p168 Dec 2004
School counselors are in daily contact with the highest risk group for developing eating disorders--children and adolescents. School counselors are in a position to identify at-risk individuals, implement effective school-based prevention programs, make appropriate referrals, and provide support for recovering individuals. An overview of a theory of recovery for eating disorders reinforces the importance of early intervention. This article provides preventions strategies for eating disorders in school, along with early intervention and recovery and treatment options.
Descriptors: Eating Disorders, Early Intervention, Prevention, Identification, Children, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, School Counselors, Medical Services, Clinical Diagnosis, Health Behavior
American School Counselors Association, 1101 King St., Suite 625, Alexandria, VA 22314. Web site: http://www.schoolcounselor.org.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Audience: Counselors
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
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