LINKS and RESOURCES

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HOTLINES:

National Eating Disorders Association: 1-800-931-2237
(International treatment referrals and information)

National Eating Disorder Referral & Information Center: 1-858-481-1515
(International treatment referrals and prevention information)

Bulimia and Self-Help Hotline:314-588-1683
(24 hours crisis line)

Massachusetts Eating Disorder Association, Inc Helpline: 617-558-1881
(Open weekdays--Staffed by trained/supervised individuals)

Self- Injury Help by S.A.F.E. (Self-Abuse Finally Ends): 1-800-DON'T CUT

WEBSITES:

Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center: A comprehensive and easy way to search for eating disorder professionals. www.EDreferral.com

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): Contains information for both the public and professionals, including a referral service, research, advocacy info and curriculum ideas. http://www.edap.org/

Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center: A comprehensive listing of information on different types of eating disorders, treatment approaches, and referrals. www.edreferral.com

Eating Disorders Anonymous (EDA): A 12-step program free to individuals recovering from eating disorders, EDA offers this website to access a list of local meetings, to join an on-line support group, and for free publications and resources. www.eatingdisordersanonymous.org

Something Fishy Website on Eating Disorders: An extensive compilation of information on eating disorders, this website contains the ultimate resources page, linking visitors to a multitude of useful websites. Particularly useful for finding on-line support groups and chat rooms. www.something-fishy.org

Aneroxia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc: This website uses a very accessible and organized layout, addressing less commonly known eating disorders, warning signs, preventions tips, research, and includes a confidential self-test. www.anred.com

Academy for Eating Disorders (AED): Directed at professionals, this website provides clinical descriptions of eating disorders, info on conferences and trainings, and access to research into special interest areas of the eating disorders field. www.aedweb.org

Harvard Eating Disorders Center: Contains information on professional research in the field as well as interesting resources for individuals and families such as an art and creative writing gallery centered around eating disorders and helpful articles like how to "be your own best resource." www.hedc.org

Overeaters Anonymous (OA):This website offers information on how to determine whether the free 12-step program is right for you and how to find a local or on-line support group. www.oa.org

Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy and Action: Information about advocacy efforts to create federal public policy and public awareness around eating disorders. www.eatingdisorderscoalition.org

Body Icon:This master's project by Kim Dixon, Tiffany Kary, and Dan Maccarone entitled "The Conning of American Women into the Pursuit of a Perfect Body" explores the history of American attitudes around the body. http://www.jrn.columbia.edu/newmedia/projects/masters/bodyimage/

Dying to Be Thin:The companion site to the PBS documentary, the website provides viewing access to the full version of the documentary, a section on personal stories, a transcript of an "ask the experts" session, and teacher guides and lesson plans. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/thin/

Gurze Books: Connects to the on-line store of this publishing house dedicated to selling resources on eating disorders. www.bulimia.com

PUBLICATIONS:

Maine, Margo PhD. Body Wars: Making Peace with Women's Bodies-An Activist's Guide. Carlsbad, CA: Gurze Books, 2000.

Sacker, Ira M., M.D. and Marc. A. Zimmer, PhD. Dying to be Thin: Understanding and Defeating Anorexia Nervosa-A Practical Lifesaving Guide. New York: Warner Books, 1987.

Gurze Books: Connects to the on-line store of this publishing house dedicated to selling resources on eating disorders. www.bulimia.com