Free Online Help and Support for Family and Friends of Individuals with Eating Disorders

Family members and friends of individuals with eating disorders and other mental health problems can now go online for free and confidential help and support. MySelfHelp.com, the worldwide leader in online self-help programs and and services, has introduced Caring for Loved Ones, an interactive program that helps them learn about the illness and provides them with the help and support they need – both for their loved ones, and for themselves.

Northborough, MA (PRWEB) March 13, 2006

MySelfHelp.com has introduced Caring for Loves Ones, a free and confidential online program for family and friends who want to learn more, obtain support, and help someone with an eating disorder.

“Those who love and care about someone who has an eating disorder often feel helpless, frightened, frustrated, and alone,” said Dr. Richard Bedrosian, president of MySelfHelp.com. “We wanted to create a program that would educate them about the illness and provide them with the help and support they need – both for their loved ones, and for themselves.”

According to Dr. Bedrosian, while there a growing number of resources and tools to help individuals with eating disorders, there is not much available for their family and friends. “The caregivers have little resources available to them and often feel isolated and confused about how to help,” said Dr. Bedrosian. “Our programs teach them how to help themselves, as well as what to do to help their loved one – and what not to do.”

Caring for Loved Ones complements the MySelfHelp.com family of 10 programs and moderated discussion board for individuals suffering from eating disorders, depression, stress, insomnia, and a range of other mental health problems. The programs were developed in part through grants from the National Institute of Mental Health, and are designed to complement and reinforce treatment.

MySelfHelp.com programs are recommended by therapists, treatment centers, and other healthcare professionals, and are currently being used by members in 44 countries throughout the world.

Clinical Studies Show Proven Results

Recent clinical outcome studies of the MySelfHelp.com online eating disorder, depression, and insomnia programs show significant positive results in reducing symptoms. Contact MySelfHelp.com for research results.

Growing Family of Online Programs

The MySelfHelp.com growing family of programs includes Defeating Depression, Stress Management, Conquer Insomnia, Stop Binge Eating, Take Control of Bulimia, Coping with Grief, Working on Low Self-Esteem, Overcoming Guilt, Help for Compulsive Shopping, and Hope for HIV and Depression. The programs were developed in part through grants from the National Institute of Mental Health.

Discussion Board for Additional Support

The moderated Discussion Board provides added support and allows members to connect and share ideas and support with others who are experiencing similar problems.

24-Hour, Confidential Online Support

MySelfHelp.com programs are available online 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All programs are confidential, so member privacy is protected.

Free Self-Help Newsletter

MySelfHelp.com also offers a free online self-help newsletter which includes inspirational stories, self-help tips, useful information, and advice. Anyone interested in subscribing can go to MySelfHelp.com and sign up, or send an email to info@MySelfHelp.com and request a newsletter. As a public service, the company also provides up-to-date research articles on its public website, along with links to other mental health-related sites.

About MySelfHelp.com

As the world’s premier site for online self-help resources and tools, MySelfHelp.com consists of a growing family of highly interactive, easy-to-use programs featuring user-customizable exercises and resources designed to speed recovery and promote well being. MySelfHelp.com programs are currently being recommended by healthcare professionals and used by individuals in 44 countries throughout the world.

MySelfHelp.com is staffed by a team of highly experienced and reputable health care professionals and other experts who are devoted to helping people improve the quality of their lives.

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