According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD), close to half of the individuals who suffer from an eating disorder meet the criteria for depression. ANAD states that of all mental disorders, eating disorders account for the highest mortality rate. The Palo Alto Medical Foundation states that 1 in 10 cases of eating disorders can lead to death by starvation and that individuals with eating disorders show an increased rate of suicide attempts. The Palo Alto Medical Foundation website offers overviews and descriptions of common teenage eating disorders.
As a potentially deadly mental disorder, it is important that all staff interacting closely with students know the causes, signs and best approach to deal with an eating disorder if and when they encounter it in a student. The PublicSchoolWORKS Recognizing Eating Disorders course educates staff on the psychological, interpersonal, social, and biological factors of eating disorders. The course also educates staff on obesity and eating disorders in athletics. To learn more about how you can educate your district on eating disorders, email sales@publicschoolworks.com
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Source: Palo Alto Medical Foundation
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