There is a clear and critical need to care for mental and physical health simultaneously. Understanding this connection and synergy is vital to overall wellness.
NAMI FL Holistic Health Series is a wellness program designed to educate and empower you to better manage your health — mentally and physically.
Eating Disorders 101: Understanding the Basics and Fundamentals of Care
Join us for an insightful discussion on the nature and treatment of eating disorders, which are complex mental health conditions affecting people worldwide across all races, ages, ethnicities, and genders. These disorders require a comprehensive approach that combines medical, nutritional, and psychological care from specialized professionals. While often emerging during adolescence, eating disorders can occur at any age. Anorexia nervosa, for instance, affects about 1% of the population, similar to the prevalence of schizophrenia, while other eating disorders are even more common. These conditions often lead to physical health complications, including malnutrition-related issues like bone density loss and, in women, amenorrhea. In the Western New York region alone, an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 individuals struggle with an eating disorder. Despite the challenges in treatment, recent advances have improved recovery outcomes.
Topics we'll address in this discussion:
What are eating disorders, and who are the specialists involved in their treatment?
What levels of care are available, and what are some recent advancements in treatment approaches?
Why have eating disorders become more prevalent in recent years?
How does nutrition counseling differ from psychotherapy in treating eating disorders?
What are the primary goals of eating disorder treatment?
Cris Haltom, PhD, CEDS
Cris Haltom, PhD, CEDS was part-time psychology faculty at Ithaca College for ten years. She is also a long-time, full-time certified eating disorders (CEDS) specialist and licensed psychologist in private practice in Ithaca, NY. She is the author of two books about teens and eating disorders, A Stranger at the Table: Dealing with Your Child’s Eating Disorder (2004, Hewitt Publishing) and Understanding Teen Eating Disorders: Warning Signs, Treatment Options, and Stories of Courage
by Haltom, Simpson, and Tantillo (2018, Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group.) She was a consultant trainer to eating disorders treatment professionals at The Healing Connection and URMC in Rochester, NY throughout 2021, and she has presented multiple national and international clinical training workshops about teen eating disorder treatments, most recently for the American Psychological Association.
Join us Wednesday December 18th from 5:30 - 7:00 pm for this Virtual Workshop
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Expert Tips for Your Health
Mental health is just as vital as physical health - they deeply affect each other. It's important to reconsider the notion that mental and physical health are separate and acknowledge their close connection.
Improving mental wellness means caring for your whole self - recognizing the many aspects that play a role. You're a mix of many parts that work together. You're not just a label or a problem to solve - you're a unique individual with intertwined physical and mental health.
NAMI FL is here to help bridge the gap between mental and physical health through our Holistic Health Series. Our aim is to provide resources and support for understanding how your body functions as a whole and how making healthy choices can enhance both mental and physical well-being.
