
ERIC Number: EJ707093
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Oct-1
Pages: 4
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1096-2409
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Eating Disorders in Adolescent Males
Ray, Shannon L.
Professional School Counseling, v8 n1 p98 Oct 2004
Research indicates that the primary onset of eating disorders occurs in adolescence and that there is a growing prevalence of adolescent males with eating disorders. This article describes the eating disorders of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa as they relate to adolescent males. Diagnostic criteria, at-risk groups, and implications for school counselors are each discussed. The importance of the school counselor's role in identification, referral, psychoeducation, and support services for this population is critical.
Descriptors: Adolescents, School Counselors, Males, Eating Disorders, At Risk Persons, Guidelines, School Counseling, Evaluation Criteria, Counselor Role, Identification
American School Counselors Association, 1101 King St., Suite 625, Alexandria, VA 22314. Web site: http://www.schoolcounselor.org.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Secondary Education
Audience: Counselors
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
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