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McCallum Place Eating Disorder Centers are celebrating National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

Posted on February 24, 2014 by McCallum Place

McCallum Place Eating Disorder Centers will be observing the National Eating Disorder Association’s Awareness week February 23-March 1st, 2014. NEDA’s week-long event encourages and promotes eating disorder education, events and outreach in local communities to help spread awareness about this mental health disease and the 24 million individuals diagnosed with eating disorders.1 McCallum Place Eating … Read More

Residential Treatment for Men & Boys Struggling with Eating Disorders

Posted on February 18, 2014 by McCallum Place

Up to 43% of men are dissatisfied with their bodies.1 Approximately 1-2 million men and boys suffer from eating disorders and are frequently overlooked in their struggles because eating disorders are traditionally viewed as a woman’s disease.2 Therefore, men and boys face incredible odds of getting treatment and experiencing recovery. McCallum Place in St. Louis … Read More

Residential Treatment for Males Now Open

Posted on January 28, 2014 by McCallum Place

It is with great enthusiasm that I am pleased to announce that our residential program now accepts males who have been struggling with eating disorders. After treating men and boys in our partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs for some time now, I am excited to announce that we are now accepting male patients in … Read More

Olympians and Eating Disorders

Posted on January 24, 2014 by McCallum Place

Ron Thompson, PhD, Co-Director of The Victory Program at McCallum Place As the XXII Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia approach, people in nations around the world are excited about watching the performances of some of the world’s greatest athletes. Most of us assume that these world class athletes are “healthy,” based on the fact … Read More

Addressing The Unique Treatment Needs Of Athletes With Eating Disorders

Posted on January 17, 2014 by McCallum Place

Jen Gapin, Ph.D., CC-AASP, Sport & Exercise Psychology Consultant/ Performance Enhancement Specialist, The Victory Program The world of sport is a microcosm of the world at large. Accordingly, what occurs in the larger world will likely occur in the sport world as well. Unfortunately, this includes eating disorders. Despite the fact that athletes are often … Read More

Free Continuing Education Event in the Austin Area

Posted on December 16, 2013 by McCallum Place

Working with Adolescents: FBT and Beyond  Presented by Dr. Kimberli McCallum, MD, CEDS, FAPA This workshop focuses on best practices in working with teens to address core treatment principles such as setting weight goals, psychotherapy, parent coaching and resources for parents. Topics also include the use of partial hospital, managing/evaluating co-morbid conditions, medications, and working … Read More

How to Manage Stress During Finals

Posted on December 2, 2013 by McCallum Place

Daisy Thompson, LMSW, Cedar Springs Austin For the typical student, finals can really challenge one’s ability to cope effectively. Whether because of lengthy term papers, oral reports, group projects, or final exams, students may begin to feel an overwhelming sense of stress and anxiety towards the end of a semester. In addition to the typical … Read More

Holiday Stress Complicated by an Eating Disorder?

Posted on November 25, 2013 by McCallum Place

Helpful Tips for Individuals, Family members, Friends, and Loved-Ones Daisy Thompson, LMSW, Cedar Springs Austin For many, the thought of family gatherings, holiday feasts, school plays, and pumpkin-spice lattes, generate feelings of warmth and excitement as the winter holiday season approaches. However, those same images which initially bring sentiments of joy and hope, may give … Read More

McCallum Place Eating Disorder Treatment Center offers options for adolescents with eating disorders.

Posted on November 18, 2013 by McCallum Place

Lisa Sokolik Director of Business Development and Strategic Marketing McCallum Eating Disorder Recovery Centers At least 6 percent of youth have an eating disorder, according to figures cited in a recent study. Additionally, more than half of high school girls and 30 percent of high school boys have engaged in disordered eating behaviors, like fasting … Read More