Patient Resources
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EATING DISORDERS
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) – Organization to provide information/support to patients and carers
Training Institute for Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders – Professional Training for Practitioners
Academy for Eating Disorders – The Academy for Eating Disorders is a global professional association committed to leadership in eating disorders research, education, treatment, and prevention.
F.E.A.S.T (Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders) – Organization dedicated to providing support to parents/carers of those suffering from Eating Disorders
National Center of Excellence of Eating Disorders –Center of excellence dedicated to eating disorders with mission promote public awareness of eating disorders and eating disorder treatment and advance training of healthcare providers
Association for Size Diversity and Health–Organization committed to size diversity in health and Health at Every Size (HAES)
Nalgona Positivity Pride-In-community eating disorders and body-positive organization dedicated to creating visibility and resources for Black, Indigenous, communities of color.
The Trevor Project–Resources for LGBTQ youth
Queery–LGBTQ service directory for Chicagoland area
Books:
Overcoming Binge Eating, Second Edition: The Proven Program to Learn Why You Binge and How You Can Stop
A Workbook of Acceptance Based Approaches for Weight Concerns
Help Your Teenager Beat an Eating Disorder – Book by Drs. Lock & Le Grange to provide information about the treatment of adolescent eating disorders
When Your Child Has An Eating Disorder – Book by Lauren Mulheim, PsyD A comprehensive guide to engaging in Family Based Treatment
Videos, Podcasts and other resources:
Eva Musby – Resources dedicated to supporting parents/carers
Emotion Focused Family Therapy – Overview of Emotion Focused Family Therapy
Do parents cause eating disorders? A video of experts discussing this topic
EDGI Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative – Research Study
Podcasts:
New Plates: Eating Disorders and Parents
Food Psych
ED Matters
Rebel Eaters Club
ANXIETY AND RELATED DISORDERS
Books for Adults:
The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion – Helpful resource for working on mindfulness skills and changing inner self-talk in the face of stress and anxiety
The Happiness Trap by Harris – Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) book for clients
The Worry Trick – book that utilizes CBT and ACT skills to help adults observe and use skills to manage anxiety
Books for Children:
What to Do Guides for Kids Series: Books that help younger children learn how to cope with anxiety disorders such as social anxiety, phobias, separation anxiety, sleep problems, and more by using CBT skills
Outsmarting Worry (An Older Kid’s Guide to Managing Anxiety)– a guide for kids experiencing anxiety ages 9-13
Books for Parents:
Talking Back to OCD (Book) – Helpful resource for parents and kids/adolescents related to OCD
Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents– book for parents of children with anxiety and OCD
Online resources:
International OCD Foundation – Support and Resources for diagnosis and treatment of OCD.
Anxiety Canada – Comprehensive site dedicated to evidence-based information related to Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)-Organization that provides information/support to patients and carers
Self-Compassion.org -Education and resources for practicing self-compassion and mindfulness
The TLC foundation for Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors– Organization that helps end isolation and shame for people experiencing hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting, cheek biting, and associated behaviors.
Apps:
Mindful Powers – mindfulness app for kids that has a course and interactive games
Moshi – mindfulness app for kids that includes music, stories, and games
Smiling Mind – mindfulness app for kids and adults ages 3+ that includes age-specific courses around emotion education and other specific topics and mindfulness meditations
NOCD- OCD education and tracking App for adults
Resources for Clinicians and Researchers
Parent Eating Disorder Examination
Parent Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire
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