Certified Eating Disorder Specialists Available for Interview in Conjunction with 25th Annual National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Feb 26th- March 3, 2012
According to statistics, more young women in the US die from anorexia nervosia than from any other cause. That’s why it’s so critical that we raise awareness of eating disorders in the United States.
February 26th- March 3, 2012, marks the 25th annual National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAwareness Week) in an effortto bring public attention to the critical need to raise awareness and funding to battle eating disorders in the U.S.
Who: Certified Eating Disorder Specialists from Doorways, LLC, the only organization in Phoenix that specializes in the outpatient treatment of teens and young adults with mental health issues.
What:National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, February 26- March 3rd, 2012
Story Ideas:
How do you know if someone has an eating disorder?
What do you do if you suspect someone has an eating disorder
How can you get help for someone has an eating disorders
For females between 15- and 24-years-old-old who suffer from anorexia nervosa, the mortality rate associated with the illness is 12 times higher than the death rate of all other causes of death
We live in a culture saturated with unrealistic body-image messages and almost all of us know somebody struggling with an eating disorder.
Eating disorders are serious illnesses, not lifestyle choices
As many as 10 million females and 1 million males in the U.S. battle anorexia or bulimia. And as many as 13 million more struggle with binge eating disorder. Millions practice disordered eating due to an obsession with dieting
Four out of 10 Americans either suffered or have known someone who has suffered from an eating disorder
40% of newly identified cases of anorexia are in girls 15-19 years old
There was a significant increase in incidence of anorexia from 1935 to 1989, especially among young women 15-24
There has been a rise in incidence of anorexia in young women 15-19 in each decade since 1930
Over one-half of teenage girls and nearly one-third of teenage boys use unhealthy weight control behaviors such as skipping meals, fasting, smoking cigarettes, vomiting and taking laxatives
Girls who diet frequently are 12 times as likely to binge as girls who don’t diet
42% of 1st-3rd grade girls want to be thinner
81% of 10 –year-olds are afraid of being fat
The average American woman is 5’4” tall and weighs 140 pounds. The average American model is 5’11” tall and weighs 117 pounds
Most fashion models are thinner than 98% of American women
46% of 9-11 year-olds are “sometimes” or “very often” on diets and 82% of their families are “sometimes” or “very often” on diets.
About Doorways LLC.
Doorways LLC. is a faith-based counseling organization in Phoenix, Arizona, that provides comprehensive outpatient treatment focused exclusively on adolescents, young adults and their families. Therapists at Doorways specialize in treatment for eating disorders, mood disorders, substance abuse, depression, ADD/ADHD, self-harm, suicide and more. For more information, visit http://www.doorwaysarizona.com, or call 602-997-2880.
Experts From Doorways, The Only Mental Health Treatment Center In Phoenix That Focuses Exclusively On Helping Teens And Young Adults, Have Earned The Highly Sought After Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Certification!
(Phoenix, Arizona) December 8th, 2011- Experts at Doorways LLC, a mental health treatment center that focuses exclusively on helping teens and young adults in Phoenix, Arizona, have earned the prestigious Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) certification from the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals.
Jan Hamilton, PMHNP-BC, Sam Lample, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Rachel Daberkow, MS., Registered Dietician, have all earned the CEDS certification. Less than 200 mental health providers in the US have earned this certification.
The certification can only be earned by “health care professionals who have met rigorous educational requirements, have accumulated a minimum number of hours of qualifying work experience, have successfully passed a written examination covering the eating disorders field, have made a commitment to stay abreast of current developments in the field through continuing education, and have agreed to comply with the association’s ethical principles.”
Doorways, and its experts, are one of the few mental health treatment centers in Arizona certified to help teens and young adults with eating disorders. They also specialize in treating teens and young adults with issues such as depression, cutting, sexual abuse, trauma, ADD/ADHD, substance abuse and more.
Please keep our certified experts in mind for upcoming stories involving eating disorders in teens and young adults. They are here to help!
About Doorways LLC.
Doorways LLC. is a faith-based counseling organization in Phoenix, Arizona, that provides comprehensive outpatient treatment focused exclusively on adolescents, young adults and their families. Therapists at Doorways specialize in treatment for eating disorders, mood disorders, substance abuse, depression, ADD/ADHD, self-harm, suicide and more. For more information, visit http://www.doorwaysarizona.com, or call 602-997-2880.
How much do you know about ADHD? Odds are that unless you or one of your family members are one of the 13 million Americans living with the condition, you probably know less than you think and much of what you know may be incorrect. The organizations behind the ADHD Awareness Coalition are working to change that with this year’s ADHD Awareness Week theme. The focus of this year’s campaign is education and information. People across the country will be urged to “Get the Facts about ADHD”.
For those with ADHD, the stigma attached to the diagnosis remains a real problem. Decades of scientific research and the acceptance of ADHD as a legitimate diagnosable condition by the medical and mental health communities have not changed the fact that many people continue to question whether or not ADHD is real. You would not tell a diabetic that they should be able to control their blood sugar themselves and if they can’t it is because they aren’t trying hard enough. And yet, for many with ADHD, this is the message they are consistently given about their condition. Changing how people view ADHD can change the lives of those who live with it and open up opportunities for them to thrive and contribute in new and different ways.
In recognition of ADHD Awareness Week, here are the seven facts you need to know about ADHD as outlined by the ADHD Awareness Coalition. For more information about the coalition or ADHD Awareness Week, visit http://www.adhdawarenessweek.org/.
1. ADHD is Real
ADHD is a brain-based disorder caused by a neurotransmitter imbalance. Although ADHD symptoms can be varied in different individuals, it is a diagnosable condition that is listed in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR). It is recognized by every major medical, psychological, and educational group in the U.S including the American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, National Institute of Mental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Psychiatric Association, American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and the U.S. Department of Education.
2. ADHD is a Common, Non-Discriminatory Disorder
An estimated 13 million children and adults in the U.S have ADHD. These people span every race, age, gender, religion, and socio-economic group. According to the CDC, 9.5% of children in America have been diagnosed with ADHD which means almost 1 in every 10 children is living with the condition. Although it was initially thought to be a childhood condition that resolved after adolescence, new research has shown that many adults continue to be impacted through their lifetime.
3. Diagnosing ADHD is a Complex Process
There is a specific diagnostic criterion for ADHD that doctors and mental health professionals use to determine whether or not an individual has ADHD. However, the incidence of co-existing conditions whose symptoms can mirror or mask ADHD symptoms make this process difficult. While there is not an ADHD blood test that will definitively determine whether or not someone has ADHD, there are tools and testing available to diagnosticians that enable diagnosis.
4. Other Mental Health Conditions Often Occur Along with ADHD
It is very common for someone with ADHD to also have some other mental health disorder. One of the most prevalent co-existing conditions is anxiety disorders which impact 30% of children and 25-40% of adults with ADHD. Depression is also common amongst those with ADHD and will affect almost 70% at some point in their lifetime. Those with ADHD are also more likely than those without ADHD to have a sleep and substance abuse disorders.
5. ADHD is Not Benign
ADHD can impact almost every area of a person’s life. For children, it can cause issues in school, with learning, in social development, and in building and sustaining relationships. For adults, it can affect employment, relationships, financial management, and health management. People with ADHD are more likely to get traffic tickets, be in traffic accidents, get divorced, and develop substance abuse problems.
6. ADHD is Nobody’s Fault
ADHD is a highly genetic neurological disorder. Things like family history, gender and environmental toxins may be factors that increase the likelihood of someone developing the condition. It is not caused by sugar, television, bad parents, bad teachers, lack of morals, food allergies, or laziness.
7. ADHD Treatment is Multi-Faceted
Most people with ADHD use a combined approach to treatment which may include psychotherapy, medication, coaching, behavior modification, and education.
Doorways specializes in the treatment of ADHD for teens, tweens and young adults. If you suspect your child has ADHD, please contact your family medical practitioner.
Doorways LLC announces new services for Spanish speaking adolescents and young adults who struggle with
eating disorders, depression, mood or anxiety disorders,self-harm, trauma or abuse, and ADD/ADHD.
Doorways, LLC. has hired two bilingual Spanish providers: Dr. Roberto Bracamonte, and Ms. Sarah Van Holland MC, LPC.
Dr. Roberto Bracamonte, who is originally from El Salvador, earned his medical degree from the Universityof El Salvador. He has practiced as an Adult General Psychiatrist at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York and as a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for the State University of New YorkHealth Science Center at Brooklyn. In the last three years he has worked at Remuda Ranch as a Staff Psychiatrist, Arizona Children’s Association as a Child Psychiatrist, and is currently at Valley Hospital in Phoenix.
Dr. Roberto Bracamonte
Sarah earned a master’s degree in counseling from Arizona State University. For the past four years she has worked at an Arizona community mental health agency, providing in-home and school-based assessments as well as counseling Spanish-speaking children and their families.
Doorways, LLC. is a faith-based mental health services organization in Phoenix, Arizona, that provides comprehensive outpatient treatment focused exclusively on adolescents, young adults and their families. Therapists, psychiatric providers and a dietitian at Doorways specialize in treatment for eating disorders, mood disorders, substance abuse, depression, ADD/ADHD, self-harm, suicide and more. For more information, visit http://www.doorwaysarizona.com, or call 602-997-2880.
Sarah VanHolland, MC, LAC, has joined Doorways LLC., as licensed counselor.
VanHolland, who is bilingual in Spanish, earned a master’s degree in counseling from Arizona State University. For the past four years she has worked at an Arizona community mental health agency, providing in-home and school-based assessments as well as counseling Spanish-speaking children and their families.
She was inspired to begin working with young people after a volunteering experience in high school. She also is “passionate about reaching out to underserved people in our community and empowering others to feel valued.”
VanHolland specializes in working with acculturation issues, depression, anxiety, parent-child relationships and advocating for individual education rights within the public school system.
A Phoenix native, VanHolland is married to Ben, a math teacher, and has a one-year-old son.
Doorways LLC is a faith-based counseling organization in Phoenix, Arizona, that provides comprehensive outpatient treatment focused exclusively on adolescents, young adults and their families. Therapists at Doorways specialize in treatment for eating disorders, mood disorders, substance abuse, depression, ADD/ADHD, self-harm, suicide and more. For more information, visit http://www.doorwaysarizona.com, or call 602-997-2880.
Adolescent DBT Group, Phoenix, Arizona
March 16th-May 3rd, 2012. Enrollment is now open for a new adolescent DBT Group in Phoenix, Arizona. Join anytime during session. Read more below:
Who: This group is recommended for male and female adolescents ages 13-17 who are struggling with