Eating Disorder News: New York Leads In Setting Guidelines For Eating Disorder Prevention
Gov. Eliot Spitzer of New York signed into law one bill that will ultimately help in early identification and prevention of eating disorders in child actors and models and another to improve the quality of care in residential treatment centers.
This is just in time for Fashion Week, which begins September 9. As a result of the Governor’s action, a Child Performers Advisory Board will be created oversee the development of guidelines to ensure that child actors suffering from or at risk for eating disorders are identified and have access to treatment. Also, board members will also develop educational materials to generate awareness about eating disorders.
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