Eating Disorders

Eating Disorder Screening Day

Goldsmith Campus
Monday, February 25, 2013
11am-1pm in Forum

Fashion Campus
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
11:30am – 1:30pm in C265

Eating Disorder screening:

Click the link below to help you put a name to what you may be experiencing. When filling out the screening assessment, please note that it is completely anonymous, so be honest with your answers, and the tool will inform you if you may need to consider seeking counseling services. You can use the link below to start, but we recommend that if you have any concerns that you follow up with an Otis counselor.

To start screening for Eating Disorders, click

http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/screening/otis.

Note: The above screening tool is designed to help you locate the resources that might be of most help to you, however, it does not take the place of a meeting with a counselor. If you are experiencing mental health concerns; it is important to speak with a professional counselor, and in severe emergencies such as feelings of harming yourself or another person, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Websites:

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders.
Bulimia Guide is a resource for supporting a family member or friend with bulimia nervosa.
Eating Disorder Hope promotes ending disordered eating behavior, embracing life, and pursuing recovery.
Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA) is the national organization focusing on increased prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for Binge Eating Disorder.
Eating Disorder Treatment is a resource for sufferers, friends and family, featuring a 24hr helpline.
Finding Balance is dedicated to creating awareness and understanding of non-extreme eating disorders, referred to clinically as Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS).
Food Addicts Anonymous is a website that offers hope for recovery from the despair and shame of food obsession.
N.A.M.E.D. is dedicated to offering support to and public awareness about males with eating disorders.

Article(s):

Books:

Mindful Eating 101: A Guide to Healthy Eating in College and Beyond by Susan Albers
Goodbye Ed, Hello Me: Recover from your eating disorder and fall in love with life by Jenni Schaefer

Hotlines:

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders : 847-831-3438

Contact
Fred L. Barnes, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Director of Student Counseling Services
(310) 665-6968
flbarnes@otis.edu

Student Counseling Services Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30am-5:00pm
(except academic holidays and breaks)

Location
Goldsmith Campus
Ahmanson Hall (first floor)