ANAD is the oldest non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating the problems of eating disorders.
Since 1976, we have continued to help victims andtheir families with programs that range from education and prevention, advocacyfor insurance discrimination and legislation, to support groups for patientsand their families.
All services and materials are free. Your donations support these vital programs and help us fight this deadly disorder.
ANAD Applauds Congressional Passage of Limited Parity Bill!
Law Becomes Effective Starting in January 2010
A federal mental health parity bill was enacted into law on October 3, 2008. The Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 narrows the gap in eating disorders health coverage and is a giant step forward in the struggle to obtain equal coverage of eating disorders.
ANAD, along with a broad coalition of health organizations, has been working for over a decade to fight against insurance discrimination and lower the barriers to eating disorders treatment.
ANAD joins with its advocates and other health organizations in celebrating this hard-fought victory to gain better coverage of eating disorders and other mental illnesses.
ANAD HELPS DISPEL EATING DISORDER MYTHS ABOUT CULTURALLY DIVERSE GROUPS
ANAD was interviewed for an article published in DiversityInc., December 4, 2008, entitled, "Bulimia: Not Just a White, Overweight Woman's Disorder." The author Zayda Rivera, also interviewed Dr. Daniela Schreier, a clinical psychologist specializing in eating disorders across ethnicities. Dr. Schreier will be a presenter at the upcoming ANAD Regional Conference in February. She is quoted as saying,"Now, because we are becoming a more multicultural population and we see people starving themselves, we can't ignore it anymore. Secondly, nowadays we have more multicultural people in the field of research and psychology."
Cori Magnotta, Mrs. Connecticut 2007, Speaks Out About the Dangers of Pro-Ana Sites
I arrived at work to discover 118 new messages in my inbox. One after another, I opened threats and accusations of betrayal. My crime had been to speak out against the pro-anorexia online community.
Patrick Bergstrom Speaks Out About Anorexia Nervosa Athletes
"I am not just battling an eating disorder, but also the stigma of having a condition that is typically viewed as a female problem. It is not an issue that is often discussed in competitive world of male athletics much less lacrosse."
Patrick is a 25 year old athlete, former
Division III college lacrosse player recovering from a four-year battle with
anorexia nervosa. For the majority of
those years, his problem was diagnosed as merely a drinking problem. He was told, “men cannot suffer from an
eating disorder.” Patrick is a testimony
that men can not only suffer the horrible effects of a eating disorder, but can
successfully recover. Click here for Patrick's Story
Miss America 2008, Kirsten Haglund, was diagnosed with anorexia. Read the interview of this remarkable woman.
______________________________________________________________ Tell Us Your Story: Please tell us if you have been denied mental health coverage/treatment by your employer’s group health plan for an eating disorder and how the denial has affected you or your family. My story
The following facilities listed below are ANAD sponsors. If you or someone you know is looking for a patient treatment center, we invite you to click on our sponsors' logos and learn more about the services they provide. __________________________________________________________________
Remuda Ranch provides intensive inpatient and residential programs for women, girls and boys suffering from Anorexia, Bulimia, and other Eating Disorders. Our Christian programs offer Hope and Healing to patients of all faiths.
The professionals at Rader
Programs have been providing multidisciplinary eating disorder treatment
for over 25 years. Our staff of caring and experienced eating disorder
professionals who recognize the complexity of eating disorders and
understand the emotional, physical, nutritional,exercise, family and
social components.
Our treatment approach is centered on the
special needs of each individual, and we provide a nurturing, supportive environment to help individuals achieve recovery.
Please call 800-841-1515 E-mail: rader@raderprograms.com Visit our web site www.RaderPrograms.com
Eating Disorders Services of Rogers Memorial Hospital
Asthe largest behavioral health provider in Wisconsin, Rogers Memorial Hospital offersspecialized eating disorder treatment, 24-hour inpatient care, residential treatment and partial hospitalization for men,women, adolescents, and children. We provide specialized care for co-occurringanxiety disorders and a male-specific residentialprogram.
Treatment is comprised of small, age-specific groups yielding the mostindividualized treatment possible.RogersMemorial uses evidence-based treatment components, including family, nutrition,movement, fitness and cognitive-behavioral therapies, as well as offeringsubstance abuse, spiritual counseling, and one-to-one support. Rogers Memorial is aspecialty nonprofit hospital with contracts for most major insuranceproviders to provide the best treatment options to the most people.
For more than 700 years, the Alexian Brothers have cared for thesick, the aged, the poor and the dying. Because we are a Catholicreligious community, we take our inspiration from those basicJudeo-Christian beliefs which inspired our founders and still govern ourlives and ministry.
From the opening of our first Chicago hospital in1866, we have cherished but one goal: to promote the physical, mental andspiritual well-being of all who come to us.
We all have a pretty good idea when we need to see a doctor orgo to the emergency room for our physical health. When it comes to our mental health, it's not so clear. It'sestimated about half of all Americans will experience a behavioralhealth disorder. And anyone can be affected. That's why here at LindenOaks, we take care of children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. In fact, you won't find a bigger facility with more qualified people to help anywhere in the area.
The ANAD hotline telephone number is 847-831-3438or send an email toanadhelp@anad.org.
The ANAD business line 847-831-3763 should be used for all general inquiries, business and media calls. To volunteer, send an email to volunteer@anad.org.
Contact ANAD for help, support, or more information about eating disorders at:
P.O. Box 7 Highland Park, IL 60035 Phone: 847-831-3438 Fax: 847-831-3765
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ANAD HELPS DISPEL EATING DISORDER MYTHS
Patrick Bergstrom Speaks Out About Anorexia Nervosa Athletes
Remuda Ranch provides intensive inpatient and residential programs for women, girls and boys suffering from 
Eating Disorders Services of Rogers Memorial Hospital
For more than 700 years, the Alexian Brothers have cared for thesick, the aged, the poor and the dying. Because we are a Catholicreligious community, we take our inspiration from those basicJudeo-Christian beliefs which inspired our founders and still govern ourlives and ministry.
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