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Anorexia

1. Ability's Anorexia Page
2. Anorexia in Males
3. Anorexia Nervosa
4. Causeway Retreat Rehabilitation and Treatment Centre
5. Dying to be Thin
6. Eating Disorder Expert
7. Eating Disorders: Medical and Psychological Bases of Diagnosis and Treatment
8. Mirror Mirror: Eating Disorders Information
9. Priory Hospital
10. Somerset and Wessex Eating Disorders Association
11. Triumphant Journey: A Cyberguide to Stop Overeating and Recover from Eating Disorders

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Ability's Anorexia Page

Set of links to resources dealing with anorexia. Includes articles, organisations, support groups and discussion forums.
     Author: Ability Project
     Subjects: anorexia
     DeweyClass: 616.8
     Resource type: index

Anorexia in Males

Article about how anorexia nervosa affects males. Considers characteristics of male sufferers such as socioeconomic group, clinical manifestations compared to that of female anorexics, what can trigger the disorder, and treatment modes including cognitive therapy.
     Author: Blinder, Barton J.
     Subjects: anorexia
     DeweyClass: 616.8
     Resource type: article

Causeway Retreat Rehabilitation and Treatment Centre

Private rehabilitation centre specialising in the treatment of mental health problems and addictions, including eating disorders, depression, stress related illnesses, and drug and alcohol addiction. Contains information on disease symptoms and treatment options.
     Author: The Causeway Retreat
     Subjects: addiction, anorexia, bulimia, drug abuse, eating disorders
     DeweyClass: 616.8526
     Resource type: documents

Dying to be Thin

Personal accounts of living with eating disorders, and information about anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder (BED). Racial differences are also explored in this resource which accompanies a television program.
     Author: Public Broadcasting Service
     Subjects: anorexia, bulimia, eating disorders
     DeweyClass: 616.8
     Resource type: documents

Eating Disorder Expert

Collection of articles documenting the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, risks, and treatments of various eating disorders including anorexia, binge eating, bulimia and geophagy.
     Author: EatingDisorderExpert
     Subjects: anorexia, bulimia, eating disorders
     DeweyClass: 616.8
     Resource type: documents

Eating Disorders: Medical and Psychological Bases of Diagnosis and Treatment

Presents psychiatric work specialising in eating disorders including articles on: treatment, disorders in specific populations (children, males, the elderly), and medical disorders associated with anorexia.
     Author: Blinder, Barton J. et al
     Subjects: anorexia, bulimia, eating disorders
     DeweyClass: 616.8
     Resource type: articles

Mirror Mirror: Eating Disorders Information

Encompasses definitions, signs and symptoms, and physical or medical complications of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder and compulsive eating. Also provides information on the dangers associated with certain products used in an attempt to lose weight, and risk factors in developing eating disorders.
     Author: mirror-mirror.org
     Subjects: anorexia, bulimia, eating disorders
     DeweyClass: 616.8
     Resource type: documents, index

Priory Hospital

Set of articles providing information about Priory Hospital, it's Eating Disorder Unit, and treatment programs for both outpatients and inpatients. Also features articles on two specific eating disorders, anorexia and bulimia.
     Author: Priory Hospital
     Subjects: anorexia, bulimia, eating disorders
     DeweyClass: 616.8526
     Resource type: institution

Somerset and Wessex Eating Disorders Association

Provides information on a wide range of eating disorders, with definitions, symptoms and associated health problems. Personal stories are divulged and a message board is available to share experiences. Resources for carers and students are highlighted and one section is devoted entirely to eating disorders in men. Services provided by SWEDA are listed, as are support services around the UK.
     Author: Somerset and Wessex Eating Disorders Association
     Subjects: anorexia, bulimia, eating disorders
     DeweyClass: 616.8
     Resource type: documents

Triumphant Journey: A Cyberguide to Stop Overeating and Recover from Eating Disorders

Guide intended to help overeaters and explore the rewards of being free from an eating disorder. It describes a program intended to overcome eating disorder and describes the life challenges that must be confronted as eating patterns become appropriate to health and well being.
     Author: Poppink, Joanna
     Subjects: anorexia, bulimia, eating disorders
     DeweyClass: 616.8
     Resource type: guide