Thursday, November 6, 2014

Males With Eating Disorders

Written by our Founder, Dr. Weltzin

"It is likely that rates of eating disorders in males will continue to increase. While differences exist in risk factors and symptom expression in males with eating disorders, a growing body of evidence suggests that males respond well to treatment. However, treatment needs to be individualized including addressing problematic exercise in approximately half of male patients presenting for treatment. Ideally, this should take place in a setting with other males and with staff experienced in working with males."

Read More about Eating Disorders among Men on Eating Disorders Resource Catalog.

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