Females between 14-19 are most likely, usually middle class white girls who have had a traumatic experience (break-up, divorce, death of a loved one, sexual/physical abuse) and a distorted view on themselves. Depressed people are more likely to have anorexia than others.
People with eating disorders can find support in many different forms and places. Therapists, medical professionals, and trained professionals can offer support, especially in the form of recovery help. Kind support can also be found in friends and family. Groups and organizations are often set up for people recovering or for those who have recovered from eating disorders, too.
Most groups wish to try and end anorexia as much as possible. They aim to protect younger generations from developing eating disorders like anorexia and also aim to help those who already suffer from the disorder to get better. This is done through treatments and also programs and discussions to make others more aware about eating disorders like anorexia and their affects on the body and on society.
People who belong to groups that are targets of bias are at higher risk for developing anxiety disorders.
To get help, some of the best places to go are support groups and / or hospitals (sometimes they are tied in with one another). Check the Treatment Finder at Something Fishy Website on Eating Disorders.
People who suffer from eating disorders can talk to many people. For help, they can talk to mental help therapists and / or doctors. For support, they can talk to friends, family, and support groups of others who suffer from eating disorders like they do.
Counseling and support groups are the most effective way to help a loved one with an eating disorder. Most eating disorders stem from a self esteem issue, so counseling, and making sure that anyone around them is a positive influence will help.
Caucasian females between the ages of 15 and 26. However, all races and age groups are affected.
Certian cultures favor the "thin" look on women more than other cultures do. In places where being thinner is considered to be more successful, beautiful, wealthy, ect., then those cultures tend to have higher rates of eating disorders as more people strive for that look.
This question is too vague to give a specific answer. Psychotic disorders are classified into specific groups. Here are a few examples though, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, somatoform disorders. If you want me to be more specific then, schizophrenia, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, panic disorders, bipolar, borderline, munchausen, anorexia nervosa, cyclothymic, major depressive, et cetera. If you're really interested, check DSM-IV for further information.
Eating disorders tend to affect mostly girls (girls : boys, 9 : 1) between the ages of roughyl 12 to 25, although it can appear outside this age group (almost always older, not usually younger than 12) or to males. 95% of all eating disorder cases are in the middle- or upper-class, and 2/3 are in Western Society.
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One of the easiest place to start is ot tell someone you trust. This could be a parent, relative, friend, ect. They can help you begin to get better. It is important to go to a doctor or rehab center that specializes in treating people with eating disorders. They can help to get you healthy and treated once again. There are services and support groups that you can join, too.Ans)Fortunately, if you need anorexia help it's just a phone call away. Call toll free 1-800-588-5158 number to get help. You can also log on http://www.eatingdisorder.com/ , for more information about anorexia treatment programs.