Eating Disorders by Ramey Chandia https://padlet.com/rameychandia/Bookmarks Ramey C & Amina J en-us 2020-06-22 21:27:44 UTC 2023-05-18 03:06:49 UTC hello@padlet.com Eating Disorders ajarvis8 https://padlet.com/rameychandia/Bookmarks/wish/857263607 Anorexia nervosa: Restricting food intake, excessive exercising, or vomiting to reduce body weight. Those who suffer from anorexia are concerned about gaining weight, think they are overweight and are underweight (Morrison, 2014).

Bulimia nervosa: Similar to anorexia but the person is at a normal body weight or sometimes obese. Those who have bulimia consume large amounts of food (also known as binge eating) in response to depression or stress. Due to shame, people with bulimia will vomit everything they eat because they care about how they look. Purging behavior is not limited to vomiting; laxatives, excessive exercise, and fasting are also used (Morrison, 2014).

Binge-eating disorder: Overeating even though the person is not actually hungry. There is shame in their behavior, but it does not result in the person to engage in vomiting, reducing food intake, or any of the behaviors found in anorexia or bulimia (Morrison, 2014).

Pica: Typically found in children or in pregnant women. This is when a person eats things that are not food. Examples include dirt, paper, and soap (Morrison, 2014).

Rumination Disorder: A person who regurgitates food (Morrison, 2014).

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder: A person who eats too little to get the nutrients they need or to gain weight. There is no issue with self-image in this situation. Tube feeding or extra nourishment are needed (Morrison, 2014).

]]> 2020-10-23 20:22:25 UTC https://padlet.com/rameychandia/Bookmarks/wish/857263607 Signs and Symptoms ajarvis8 https://padlet.com/rameychandia/Bookmarks/wish/857265229 Anorexia: Body is thin, person is on a diet even though they do not need to be, negative body image and tying body image to value, loss of hair, obsession with food and dieting, and excessive exercise (Breeden & Marchesani, 2013).

Bulimia: Binge eating, overeating, fluctuations in weight, vomiting, use of laxatives or excessive exercise, self-esteem is tied to weight, and callused hands (Breeden & Marchesani, 2013).

Binge-eating disorder: Eating fast and a lot of food even when not hungry, uses food to cope with stress and depression, eats alone due to shame, high blood pressure, and eating until uncomfortably full (Breeden & Marchesani, 2013).

Pica: Upset stomach, stomach pain, blood in the stool, constipation or diarrhea (Family Doctor, 2018).

Rumination disorder: Stomach issues, dental issues, weight loss, chapped lips, vomiting or re-chewing food (Cleveland Clinic, 2019).

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder: Extremely particular in food choices, elimination of food through vomiting without replacing the food, nutritional deficiencies, no weight gain (Center for Discovery, 2019). 

]]> 2020-10-23 20:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/rameychandia/Bookmarks/wish/857265229 What to do protocol ajarvis8 https://padlet.com/rameychandia/Bookmarks/wish/857268056 Present an open line of communication. Let the student know that you care, and you are someone they can talk to. This is a delicate situation because the student may get defensive or deny any form of disorder if the conversation is too aggressive. 
 
Notify a school counselor immediately and follow school policy when it comes to the chain of who to notify. This can be in person, via phone, or via email. Follow the counselors or crisis teams’ instructions on what to do. 

Avoid discussing food or body image with the student. 

Do not wait; if you notice something, say something early so intervention can begin quickly. 

Keep it confidential and be professional (National Eating Disorders Collaboration, 2016, p. 28-29).

]]> 2020-10-23 20:24:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rameychandia/Bookmarks/wish/857268056 Educator Warning Signs ajarvis8 https://padlet.com/rameychandia/Bookmarks/wish/857598105 In all ages, the following are signs of a possible eating disorder: weight loss, avoiding PE or the locker room due to undressing, exercising a lot, not participating in lunch, wearing extra layers, less time spent with friends, lack of focus and desire to be perfect (Alexander, 2013).
Cafeteria staff: Be aware of students who do not get much to eat each day and are losing weight. Also students who throw away the majority of their food or avoid the lunch room entirely.
Coaches: It is necessary to monitor exercise while with student athletes. Coaches could be the first to notice excessive exercise and weight loss, especially in high school students.
Teachers: Discussions among students in class about food and body image should be monitored. Be on the lookout for students discussing their dislike of their body or thinking they are overweight when they are not.
Custodians: If custodians notice students vomiting in the bathroom consistently, this must be reported.


]]> 2020-10-24 01:02:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rameychandia/Bookmarks/wish/857598105 References ajarvis8 https://padlet.com/rameychandia/Bookmarks/wish/858207915 Alexander, J. (2013). A lesson for teachers in addressing the eating disorder bully. National Eating Disorders Association Blog. https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/blog/lesson-teachers-addressing-eating-disorder-bully

Breeden, L. & Marchesani, A. (2013). Eating disorders 101. Florida School Counselor. https://renfrewcenter.com/sites/default/files/media_article_pdfs/Eating%20Disorders%20101.pdf

Busar, J. (2012).  The School counselor’s role in addressing eating disorder symptomatology among adolescents. American Counseling Association. https://blackboard.angelo.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-2699674-dt-content-rid-25653748_2/courses/11451.202110/17.SUM1.EDG6327DM1.lcasarez1_ImportedContent_20170518094448/the-school-counselor-s-role-in-addressing-eating-disorder.pdf

Center for Discovery. (2019). ARFID signs and symptoms. Center for Discovery. https://centerfordiscovery.com/conditions/arfid/

Cleveland Clinic. (2019). Rumination Syndrome. Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17981-rumination-syndrome

Educator Toolkit. (n.d.) National Eating Disorder Association. https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/sites/default/files/Toolkits/EducatorToolkit.pdf

Family Doctor. (2018). Pica. American Academy of Family Physicians. https://familydoctor.org/condition/pica/

Morrison, J. (2014). DSM-5® Made Easy: The Clinician’s Guide to Diagnosis. The Guilford Press.

National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC). (2016). Eating disorders in schools: Prevention, early identification, and response. National Eating Disorders Collaboration. https://www.nedc.com.au/assets/NEDC-Resources/NEDC-Resource-Schools.pdf

Staff as health role models. (2019). Action for Heathy Kids. https://www.actionforhealthykids.org/activity/staff-as-healthy-role-models/



]]> 2020-10-24 16:55:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rameychandia/Bookmarks/wish/858207915 ajarvis8 https://padlet.com/rameychandia/Bookmarks/wish/858293315 Renzoni, C. (2019). Eating disorders facts and statistics. The Recovery Village. https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/eating-disorders/related/eating-disorder-statistics/]]> 2020-10-24 18:27:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rameychandia/Bookmarks/wish/858293315 ajarvis8 https://padlet.com/rameychandia/Bookmarks/wish/858299738 Pawley, C. (2017, February 24). 

After anorexia: Life's too short to weigh your cornflakes. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZpcTVqpaPw

]]> 2020-10-24 18:35:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rameychandia/Bookmarks/wish/858299738 School Counselor Role rameychandia https://padlet.com/rameychandia/Bookmarks/wish/858573552 School counselors should start prevention programs geared towards healthy eating and positive body image. Educational material for parents have been helpful in prevention as well (Busar, 2012).

School counselors should be trained to notice early warning signs and symptoms. They often observe students in variety of settings including the classroom, cafeteria, and before and after school programs (Busar, 2012).

School counselors should understand when they need to send the student to an outside referral for proper treatment. Students with eating disorders often need either inpatient or outpatient treatment and to need to be monitored by a doctor (Busar, 2012). 

School counselors should work with students, therapist, and parents if a student is placed into a treatment program. 

School counselors should understand the school districts confidentially protocols when informing parents when a student discloses some type of eating disorder.  ]]> 2020-10-25 01:21:54 UTC https://padlet.com/rameychandia/Bookmarks/wish/858573552 Modeling Healthy Behaviors rameychandia https://padlet.com/rameychandia/Bookmarks/wish/858573682 When staff are eating in front of students,  staff should refrain from sensitive topics regarding weight, calories, throwing up, etc. 

Staff should focus on exercise and health eating rather than appearance (Educator Toolkit, n.d.). 

Staff should limit eating treats and junk food in front of students but should encourage drinking lots of water (Action For Health Kids, 2019). 

When food is needed for a school event, healthy food should be encouraged and limit junk food.


]]> 2020-10-25 01:22:08 UTC https://padlet.com/rameychandia/Bookmarks/wish/858573682 Additional Resources rameychandia https://padlet.com/rameychandia/Bookmarks/wish/858583748 This is a great resource for all school professionals. ]]> 2020-10-25 01:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/rameychandia/Bookmarks/wish/858583748 Additional Resources rameychandia https://padlet.com/rameychandia/Bookmarks/wish/858584940 NAMI, National Alliance and Mental Illness, is a nationally mental health organization to help families and individuals of mental health disorders. ]]> 2020-10-25 01:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rameychandia/Bookmarks/wish/858584940