SPEAKING OF BINGEING
& OTHER EATING DISORDERS
The Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre team is pleased to announce new eating disorders resources!
Some of the exciting updates include:
* Launch of the Kelty Eating Disorders website<http://www.keltyeatingdisorders.ca/>
* New Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre YouTube Channel<http://www.youtube.com/user/KeltyMentalHealth?blend=7&ob=5> and videos
* New Eating Disorders Peer Support Worker at the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre
* Updated Eating Disorders Information Booklet<http://keltymentalhealth.ca/sites/default/files/Kelty_EatingDisorders_web_FINAL.pdf>
EATING DISORDERS WEBSITEThe Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre (KMHRC) has launched an eating disorders website! Kelty Eating Disorders provides eating disorder information and resources to support people of all ages in BC and their families, friends, educators and healthcare providers. The site features key eating disorders resources and a unique patient and family way finding tool to help individuals locate the most appropriate local eating disorders services across British Columbia. Have a look around at www.keltyeatingdisorders.cahttp://www.keltyeatingdisorders.ca/.
YOUTUBE CHANNELThe Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre is now on YouTube! Check out the mental health and substance use videos from the KMHRC at: http://www.youtube.com/user/KeltyMentalHealth
The KMHRC YouTube channel features several new videos:
Eating Disorders Psycho educational videos:
These videos provide children, youth, parents and families with web based educational information on understanding and coping with eating disorders. The videos feature BC Children’s Hospital Eating Disorders Clinicians including Dr. Ron Manley, Dr. Pei-Yoong Lam, Jadine Cairns, and Dr. Bertrand Wicholas.
Topics include:
* Understanding Eating Disorders and their Treatment
* Medical Complications of Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents
* Eating Disorder Nutrition
* Parent’s Guide to Eating Disorders Treatment and Recovery
BC Children’s Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit Orientation videos:
These videos provide children, families and caregivers with an overview of the Mental Health Inpatient Units at BC Children’s Hospital. Catch a glimpse of the hospital facilities, daily routines and see what an inpatient stay in the units may be like.
* What to Expect? A Family Orientation to BC Children's Hospital Child Psychiatry
Inpatient Unit
* What to Expect? A Family Orientation to BC Children's Hospital Adolescent
Psychiatry Inpatient Unit
* What to Expect? A Family Orientation to BC Children's Hospital Eating
Disorders Inpatient Unit
EATING DISORDERS PEER SUPPORT WORKERThe Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre now has a peer support worker for eating disorders. Amy provides information, support and system navigation to individuals of all ages struggling with eating disorders.
EATING DISORDERS INFORMATION BOOKLET
The updated Information Booklet for those living with an Eating Disorder<http://keltymentalhealth.ca/sites/default/files/Kelty_EatingDisorders_web_FINAL.pdf> is now available on the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre Website. The booklet, developed by Dr. Ron Manley and the Provincial Specialized Eating Disorders Program, provides parents, families, and service providers with information on eating disorders among children and adolescents, coping strategies, and guidelines for seeking help.
STAY CONNECTED TO THE KELTY MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE CENTRE!
Visit the website for current information and resources on mental health and substance use issues and check out our latest pinwheel education series events at www.keltymentalhealth.ca<http://www.keltymentalhealth.ca/>.
KELTY MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE CENTRE
ADDRESS: BC Children’s Hospital Site
Mental Health Building #85 (Heather & 30th)
Room P3-302, 3rd Floor
4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1
PHONE: 604-875-2084
FAX: 604-875-3688
TOLL FREE: 1-800-665-1822
EMAIL: keltycentre@bcmhs.bc.ca<mailto:keltycentre@bcmhs.bc.ca>
WEBSITE: www.keltymentalhealth.ca<http://www.keltymentalhealth.ca/>
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