Manitoba Health – Mental Health and Spiritual Health Care

Site Title	Manitoba Health – Mental Health and Spiritual Health Care
URL	http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mh/index.html
ED Related Page(s)	Eating Disorders Page http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mh/eatingdisorders/index.html “I Think I May Have An Eating Disorder” http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mh/eatingdisorders/ithink.html Information for Families http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mh/eatingdisorders/families.html Information for Health Professionals http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mh/eatingdisorders/prof.html Information for Physicians http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mh/eatingdisorders/physicians.html
Publication Year	Site Copyright 2010
Content Description:	Eating Disorders Page http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mh/eatingdisorders/index.html “Eating disorders are complicated illnesses that are not ‘simply’ about food. They can be a way for people to cope with feelings that they find too difficult to deal with directly. They can also begin as a result of trying to meet societal pressures to look a certain way. Eating disorders are a serious threat to mental and physical wellness.” On this page: What are the different types of eating disorders? What are some warning signs of an eating disorder? Who can develop an eating disorder? What causes eating disorders? Are there other mental health issues that accompany eating disorders? What are the effects of eating disorders? Can eating disorders be prevented? Where can I find out more about eating disorders? Where can I get treatment for myself and/or my family members? Other resources on this site include: “I Think I May Have An Eating Disorder” http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mh/eatingdisorders/ithink.html Information for Families http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mh/eatingdisorders/families.html It is not your fault. How family members often feel What can families do to help? Where can I find out more about eating disorders? Information for Health Professionals http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mh/eatingdisorders/prof.html Screening Identification What Should I Look For In Children And Adolescents? Key Screening Questions For An Eating Disorder Eating Disorder Screening Questions For Adolescent And Pre-Adolescents Obtaining An Eating History Evidence-Based Approach For Treating Eating Disorders Evidence-Based Practice For Treatment Of Anorexia Nervosa Evidence-Based Practices For Treatment Of Bulimia Nervosa Evidence-Based Practices For Treating Binge Eating Disorder Evidence-Based Practice For Treatment Of Other Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified Should I Prescribe A Specific Diet If An Individual Is Overweight? Resources And Referrals Information for Physicians http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mh/eatingdisorders/physicians.html Prevention And Early Intervention Relationship Between Dieting And Eating Disorders How May A Person With An Eating Disorder Present Key Screening Questions For An Eating Disorder Checklist – Signs And Symptoms Of Extreme Weight Loss Checklist– Signs Of Binging And Compensatory Behaviours Checklist - Investigations/Tests That May Be Considered Evidence-Based Multi-Disciplinary Treatment When To Refer For Further Psychiatric Assessment When To Consider Hospitalization Additional Resources
Audience	All
Language(s)	English
Author Affiliations	Province of Manitoba

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