NEDA TOOLKIT for Parents
References Common Myths about eating disorders
ECRI Institute Feasibility Study on Eating Disorders
Awareness and Education Needs. March 2004; 24 p.
An Eating Disorders Resource for Schools, The
Victorian Centre of Excellence in Eating Disorders and
the Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria (2004); pgs
11-12 Eating Disorders: A Time for Change
Russell, Michael. 2006 Myths About Eating Disorders.
EzineArticles (December 02),
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Office
on Women’s Health; Eating Disorders
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Statistical Manual for Mental disorders-IV
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APA: Washington D.C.
Zerbe, K.J. (1995). The Body Betrayed. Carlsbad, CA:
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Ways to start a discussion with a loved one
who might have an eating disorder
Navigating the System: Consumer Tips for Getting
Treatment for Eating Disorders, Margo Maine, PhD for
NEDA Identifying and treating eating disorders. American
Academy of Pediatrics. Practice Guideline Pediatrics
2003 Jan; 111 (1): 204-11
Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with
eating disorders. American Psychiatric Association.
Why parent-school communications may be
difficult: Regulatory constraints and
confidentiality issues
American School Counselor Association
http://www.schoolcounselor.org/content.asp?pl=325& sl=133&contentid=133
ECRI Institute interviews with educators and parents of
children with eating disorders
Treatment settings and levels of care
ECRI Institute Bulimia Resource Guide
http://www.bulimiaguide.org Questions to ask the care team at a facility
ECRI Institute Bulimia Resource Guide
http://www.bulimiaguide.org U.S. Office on Women’s Health: Eating Disorders
Gidwani, G.P. and Rome, E.S. (1997). Eating Disorders.
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ECRI Institute Bulimia Resource Guide
http://www.bulimiaguide.org Questions parents may want to ask treatment
providers privately
ECRI Institute Bulimia Resource Guide
http://www.bulimiaguide.org ECRI Institute interviews with parents
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