20/20 and Mothers with Anorexia
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Rehab at The Renfrew
Renfrew Center
The 20/20 story on mothers with anorexia highlighted treatment offerings at The Renfrew Center. Here you can read more about what they do and who they help.
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Anorexia defined
Med Help
Now that you've viewed the 20/20 story on mothers with anorexia, do you want more information? This is a good place to start.
Check in with yourself
Center for Eating Disorders
If watching the 20/20 story on mothers with anorexia made you feel anxious about your behavior (or the behavior of someone you love) spend a few moments taking this quiz.
Grown up disorders
Mayo Clinic
Watching the 20/20 story on mothers with anorexia might make you wonder how eating disorders differ between teenage and older women. This nice FAQ will fill you in.
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The skin you're in
Body Positive
Body image figures prominently in the 20/20 story on mothers with anorexia. A body positive approach could help. Try this exercise on getting to know and becoming comfortable with your body.
One son's story
Amazon
Fascinated by the 20/20 story on mothers with anorexia? Read the reviews and comments about David Becker's book chronicling his experience with his anorexic mother.
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Anorexia in older women is on the rise. Spend some time with the video and articles here as 20/20 portrays the struggles of one mother with anorexia.
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Media and gender
Healthy Place
How do media images and gender stereotypes contribute to adult eating disorders? This article picks up on some of the themes illustrated in the 20/20 story on mothers with anorexia.
Instigating factors
NEDA
As the 20/20 story on mothers with anorexia illustrates, eating disorders are about more than food. Consult this list for quick facts on the causes of anorexia and bulimia.
After viewing the 20/20 story on mothers with anorexia, be sure to investigate the research that shows a link between eating disorders and your genes.

