SAVE THE DATE! BC Eating Disorders CoP 10th Annual Networking & Education Days!

by Amy Pezzente on Thu, 2019-08-08 10:34

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Eventbrite

Mindfulness Article Collection

by Amy Pezzente on Mon, 2014-12-08 10:53

Do you practice Mindfulness? We have the perfect free access collection for you!

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Taylor & Francis Group

Treating Severe Anorexia Nervosa in the Community

by Amy Pezzente on Fri, 2014-12-05 13:47

Can treatment for severe anorexia nervosa be delivered safely in a community setting?

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The Science of Eating Disorders

Eating disorder one-on-one support thanks to new funding

by Amy Pezzente on Thu, 2014-12-04 09:06

Up to 12 people across Nova Scotia will be trained between early January and March

Young Nova Scotians seeking treatment for eating disorders may soon have access to one-on-one peer support thanks to new funding. 

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CBC News

Eating disorders are a scourge in need of a strategy

by Amy Pezzente on Tue, 2014-12-02 07:52

Those are just two of the shocking findings of the parliamentary standing committee on the status of women.

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The Globe and Mail

Where Is the Help for Canadians With Eating Disorders?

by Amy Pezzente on Fri, 2014-11-28 17:33

This past summer I had at least bi-weekly calls from desperate and frantic parents who were worried their child had an eating disorder and no one was listening, or a child had been diagnosed with one, and were now being told to wait -- wait when their child was consuming less than 400 calories a day, wait when their child was below 70 pounds, and

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Huffington Post: Canada Politics

Parliamentary committee report on eating disorders disappoints advocates

by Amy Pezzente on Thu, 2014-11-27 20:21

OTTAWA – A Parliamentary report on eating disorders in Canada is being criticized by some of the witnesses who testified before the committee.

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Global News

The Importance of Multidisciplinary Eating Disorders Treatment

by Amy Pezzente on Wed, 2014-11-12 09:26

Each eating disorder is unique, and the appropriate treatment approach varies depending on the severity of the illness, as well as one's medical and psychiatric status.

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Huffington Post

Eating disorders targeted by UBCO students

by Amy Pezzente on Fri, 2014-11-07 16:16

Eating disorders stem from serious conditions that can have profound psychological and medical complications on a person, including death.

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Capital News

UNC professor works to identify orthorexia, a healthy eating disease

by Amy Pezzente on Tue, 2014-11-04 10:12

Turns out that too much of a good thing even applies to healthy habits.

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The Tribune

A year after Vancouver declares mental health crisis, cases continue to climb

by Amy Pezzente on Sun, 2014-10-19 13:26

Theresa Pratt sits at her dining table and lights a cigarette, the flicker of the flame briefly illuminating her otherwise dim apartment. Placing the lighter on the table – among the clutter of coffee mugs, utensils and papers – she turns her attention to a visitor, a former adversary turned friendly acquaintance.

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The Globe and Mail

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