Starving for help

Article Abstract:

A therapist narrates her experience dealing with women who are suffering from anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Women suffering from eating disorders are found to have very low self-esteem and feel that they are not worthy of any food.

Author: Selzman, Lisa Jennifer
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Mademoiselle
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0024-9394
Year: 1997
Psychological aspects, Personal narratives, Eating disorders, Body image, Behavior therapists

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Starving for love

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The case of Becky Israel, who developed anorexia as a teenager, and her mother Lauri, who was also anorexic, is discussed. This is an example of how anorexia could be a learned behaviour transferred from parent to child.

Author: Maran, Meredith
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Mademoiselle
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0024-9394
Year: 2001
Case studies, Anorexia nervosa

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The little starving boy and the brave new moral order

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Government aide for the poorest nations is discussed. It is suggested that politicians are using the moral argument in the war on terrorism but are ignoring the needs of people in these poor nations.

Author: Humphrys, John
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Mademoiselle
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0024-9394
Year: 2001
Column, Developing countries, Industrialized countries, Ethical aspects, Industrial nations

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