Maudsley Family Therapy

The thought of oneself is a big factor in today’s society which leads individuals to make decisions that can affect them drastically. With the ability to alter their body, celebrities who serve as a constant ideal, and peer pressure from school or work, it’s hard not to experience a bit of body image thoughts. Today, efforts made by self-conscious children, teens, and adults to copy the unrealistic standards of celebrities or television personalities, are increasing and changing many…

In America, Approximately 24 million people struggle with an eating disorder according to www.dosomething.org. Bulimia and Anorexia are examples of two eating disorders affecting millions. Some may think these two disorders are the same thing, but there are many differences between them. Although some similarities are present as well. An obvious similarity is the fact of Anorexia and Bulimia both being categorized as eating disorders, therefore they both deal with food being consumed. Another…

Even though not an injury, another and very common health problem with female gymnasts can face is amenorrhea, which is the lack of menstrual period. Primary and secondary are the two types of amenorrhea a women can experience. Both of these types, are sometimes referred as exercise-associated amenorrhea and occurs when a women doesn’t have a regular period because she exercises too much and/or eats too few calories. “In order to have regular periods women need to consume a certain number of…

have an eating disorder in America (anorexia or bulimia) (J, 2011). Some risk factors for developing an eating disorder are biological and psychological predisposition, family dysfunction, and societal and developmental pressure (Silvestri, 2017). In addition to those risk factors an individual may get positive reinforcement from family or friends about their weight and this may lead to perpetuating the poor eating habits. While watching the documentary, Dying to be think (NOVA, 2016), many of…

The media is known to affect the way people see themselves and how they feel about their bodies. However, it is argued whether or not the media plays a role in the development of eating disorders in men and women. There has been a huge rise in the number of BDDs (Body Dysmorphia Disorders) such as Anorexia Nervosa, Muscle Dysmorphia, and Bulimia Nervosa. The media produces an image portrayed to people that is close to impossible to obtain. The media uses plastic surgery and highlights to make…

Anorexia is defined as an unhealthy eating behaviour in which one does to change or maintain their body weight (Filaire et al., 2007; Holm-Denoma et al., 2009). In which it involves behaviors such as making themselves vomit, restricting their calorie intake, as well as the use of laxatives to cause weight loss. (Torstveit et al., 2008; Fortes & Ferreira, 2011). It is suggested that within sport, female athletes are more likely to be affected by eating disorders than that of men due to…

Eating Disorders Well, today I will be writing about Eating Disorders. First I will be talking about what are Eating disorders. Second I will be talking about Types of Eating Disorders. Third I will be talking about Who Has Eating Disorders. Four I will be talking about how Eating Disorders and depression. Firth I will be talking about what causes Eating Disorder. Eating disorders are serious injuries in eating behavior. Their will involve an unhealthy reduction of severe overeating, well as…

“People with anorexia nervosa are 18 times more likely to die early compared with people of similar age in the general population,”(Eating Disorders). Your mental health is very important it is connected with everything. It is connected with physical health because if you are mentally not healthy it could change what you eat how much exercise you get and everything. Eating disorders are becoming a big problem in the U.S. and in our area. Eating disorders are making people really skinny and…

disorder that causes high risks to one's health, resulting in years of reshaping one's life or losing one's life. This is why everyone should be aware and look out for the symptoms of the disorder in others, to prevent it from happening to someone's family member, friend. The disorder affects both males and females, and can occur at any age. It is most commonly found in female teenagers because of "all the changes their bodies go through during puberty" ("Anorexia Nervosa"11). For example…

Children and adolescents with psychological disorders are attempting and committing suicide. Anorexia nervosa occurs when people have fears about gaining body weight. People with anorexia often participate in intense exercises and often have poor eating habits so they can maintain their weight. Some common characteristics that people with anorexia can display is exercising for hours, abnormal eating habits, and unhealthy body weight. Anorexia is affecting how adolescents and children view…