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Mark Warren, medical director at CCED, said instances of childhood eating disorders do appear to be on the rise. He estimates the numbers, if available, would be "way higher than one would expect," with as many as 5 percent fo children in fourth and fifth grades showing signs of purging after meals. He went on to say, "There's a lot of shame around body changes. Kids are very different sizes and shapes. They have lots of feelings about their body. We do have some concerns, clearly, about the impact of the focus on obesity on these kids."
Mark Warren, a psychiatrist at the Cleveland Center for Eating Disorders, said he has definitely noticed an increase in his practice.
He said the pressure to be thin at any age is “unbelievably damaging.” What adds to the pressure is the large number of women on television who are underweight.
Amy Luzar, a counselor at the Cleveland Center for Eating Disorders, led the thoughtful post-performance talk on Sunday.
Another counselor from the Cleveland Center for Eating Disorders, Ellen Hoffman, said after the show that one powerful quote lingered for her.
In an attempt to alert the general public to the problems of eating disorders, the Cleveland Center for Eating Disorders (CCED) is the lead sponsor of the theatrical production. Dr. Mark Warren, CCED’s co-founder and medical director states, "We value the opportunity to support this influential performance that addresses the issues surrounding eating disorders We aim to create an open dialogue and help give a voice to those suffering in silence."
Listen to WCPN Around Noon's Dee Perry interview with one of the stars of "EAT (It's Not About Food)" and CCED co-founder Lucene Wisniewski on their perspectives on how the production presents eating disorders and the message to the audience. Download Podast Here.
Eating disorders are a biological-based illness, but often people don’t learn about them until they are diagnosed, says Dr. Mark Warren of the Cleveland Center for Eating Disorders, who is working with FPAC on this production. “Theater is a way to get the (symptoms) out to teens and families before they have a problem.”
Our society is so focused on obesity that losing weight is considered positive, even at dangerous levels, Warren observes. He told the cast that greeting a friend by saying, “You’ve lost so much weight” or, “You look so good” can reinforce negative behaviors. Why not say, “It’s good to see you?” Warren suggests.
Cleveland Center for Eating Disorders teams up with Fairmount Center for the Arts and other local "EAT (It's Not About Food)" sponsors to present 13 ways parents can promote healthy living and nutrition habits for their teens.
Listen to Cleveland Connection Radio Host Jim McIntyre's interview with CCED co-founder Lucene Wisniewski about National Eating Disorder Week (Feb. 21 - 27) and eating disorder treatment. The interview aired on the Cleveland Connection radio stations, WDOK, WNCX and WQAL on Feb. 21, 2010. Download Podcast Here.
It’s a topic that should concern everyone, says Dr. Mark Warren of the Cleveland Center for Eating Disorders in Beachwood.
“An eating disorder is a biological illness triggered by environment factors,” he explains. “They have physical, behavioral, emotional and nutritional aspects to them and thus are very difficult to treat in a way that addresses all the needs of those who suffer from them. They are widespread in men, women and all socio-economic groups and are seen in every country of the world.”
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3/29/2010: Cleveland Center for Eating Disorders Sponsors "EAT (It's Not About Food)" Play
2/17/2010: Cleveland Center for Eating Disorders Hosts Events for Eating Disorder Awareness Week
10/22/2009: Cleveland Center for Eating Disorders Launches Resource Blog