Get R.E.A.L Program Aims to Improve Eating Disorder Awareness
The Get R.E.A.L program is reaching out to schools and organizations nationwide to provide needed exposure to eating disorders and related afflictions.
Get R.E.A.L., Realistic Expectations and Attitudes for Life, is an innovative video outreach and prevention program that was distributed to over 7,000 schools, hospitals and legislative offices in the state of Florida in September 2010. Volume II is being distributed to every college and university in the U.S. in September 2011. The program is focused on enhancing self-esteem, promoting positive body image, and preventing eating disorders. By getting back to the basics of taking care of oneself, interpreting media messages appropriately and embracing overall wellness, H.O.P.E. is striving to provide all age groups, from children through adults, with the tools necessary to ensure a healthy lifestyle. The goal is to eliminate dangerously unattainable and unrealistic standards and encourage everyone to "get real."
In addition, H.O.P.E. has partnered with The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness to compile a comprehensive guide for eating disorders treatment providers throughout the state of Florida. Practitioners from all areas of Florida that treat eating disorders will be a part of this professional guide that will be given to schools throughout the state in conjunction with the Get R.E.A.L. Program.
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Located in Clearwater Florida, Fairwinds Treatment Center is a dually licensed psychiatric treatment facility that specializes in helping those affected by eating disorders recover and live long healthy lives. Should you or someone you know be struggling with an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia, take a moment to contact our admissions team to discuss an assessment. These disorders are dangerous and nearly impossible to cure alone. Contact Fairwinds Treatment Center today.