You have a friend who is obsessed with their weight. Who do you ask for help? Why?

1. You have a friend who is obsessed with their weight. Who do you ask for help? Why?

2. Eating Disorders (cont’d.) Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder in which a person has an intense fear of weight gain and starves herself or himself. Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder in which a person repeatedly eats large amounts of food and then purges. Binge eating disorder, or compulsive overeating, is an eating disorder in which a person repeatedly eats large amounts of food at one time.

3. Eating Disorders Eating disorders are extreme eating behaviors that can lead to serious illness or even death. These disorders are often related to other problems, such as the following: • Unrealistic body image • Low self-esteem • Depression and other emotional pain

4. Tips for Managing Your Weight To safely reach and maintain a healthy weight: • Eat moderate amounts of healthy foods. • Be physically active each day. • Avoid fad diets. • Choose lean meats, low-fat dairy foods, and foods that are steamed or baked. • Watch portion sizes. • Eat slowly and chew your food well. • If you need to lose weight, do it gradually. • Eat small servings with fewer calories. • Eat at regular times each day and drink plenty of water.

5. Vocabulary Review Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder in which a person has an intense fear of weight gain and starves herself or himself.

6. Vocabulary Review An eating disorder is an extreme eating behavior that can lead to serious illness or death.

7. Vocabulary Review Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder in which a person repeatedly eats large amounts of food and then purges.

8. Vocabulary Review Binge eating disorder is an eating disorder in which a person repeatedly eats large amounts of food at one time.

9. Teens and Suicide Suicide is the third leading cause of death in the United States among young people ages 10 to 24. Most of the time, young people don’t want to die; they just want their problems to go away. Quick intervention can prevent suicidal teens from choosing this permanent escape from their problems.

10. Teens and Suicide (cont’d.) If someone threatens suicide: • Get help immediately. • Encourage the person to talk to a concerned adult or professional counselor. • Tell an adult about the situation yourself.

11. Teens and Suicide (cont’d.) Seek help if you notice any of the following signs in yourself or others: • Talking about death or mentioning methods of suicide • Avoiding activities that involve family or friends • Showing a low level of energy • Taking greater risks that usual, such as using illegal drugs

12. Helping a Friend If someone you know talks about suicide: • Let the person talk. • Remain calm. • After you’ve listened, talk to your friend. • Tell your friend that his or her life is very important to you. • Point out that this bad time will pass. • Urge your friend to get help. • Let your friend know that you will stand by him or her.