Eating Disorders Support Group
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So I just happened to be scanning the articles at the bottom of this page and ran across this. I couldn't believe it........
Americans' mixed messages about food, nutrition and body image are creating a boom in the eating disorders industry.
And Colorado, held up by national surveys as the thinnest state in the country, apparently is no exception.
Dr. Carolyn Ross, medical director at the Eating Disorders Center of Denver, estimated the privately held outpatient clinic treated 14 percent more patients in 2006 than it did the previous year -- and she expects more double-digit growth this year.
Ross said the Eating Disorders Center will draw even more business when Senate Bill 36, a new Colorado law that requires health insurers to pay for mental health care the same way they cover physical illnesses, goes into effect in January.
Americans' mixed messages about food, nutrition and body image are creating a boom in the eating disorders industry.
And Colorado, held up by national surveys as the thinnest state in the country, apparently is no exception.
Dr. Carolyn Ross, medical director at the Eating Disorders Center of Denver, estimated the privately held outpatient clinic treated 14 percent more patients in 2006 than it did the previous year -- and she expects more double-digit growth this year.
Ross said the Eating Disorders Center will draw even more business when Senate Bill 36, a new Colorado law that requires health insurers to pay for mental health care the same way they cover physical illnesses, goes into effect in January.
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i think that's amazing, and i hope it spreads to other states as well. i've seen far too many comment that they haven't been able to get the help they required because of insurance providers' unwillingness
missyS
about time EDs got some sort of press...all we hear about it seems is how fat the world is...makes me think that perhaps EDs arent as big of a deal as ive been told they are
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I live an hour from Denver and my therapist told me about the clinic. They have all kinds of fantastic programs for EDs. I called because I wanted to go there a few months ago and guess what they don't take my insurance. That's the story of my life and if it wasn't so sad I would laugh.
deleted_user
Well, Karrin, it looks like the new law goes into effect in January so things could be looking up for you. I'll keep my fingers crossed. XO
deleted_user
Wow, looks like I need to move to Denver.
deleted_user
Okay, I know where I'm moving to.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
