Important Announcements

2009 ED Artists Gallery/Museum Exhibition
Dr. DeSarbo is currently the Board Director and Chief Exhibit Organizer for a very special artists exhibition planned for spring/summer 2009. The exhibit is entitled "Insight Into Eating Disorders" and will consists of artwork created by individuals who have suffered from an eating disorder. This special show will give individuals an opportunity to share their creative expression of their condition while helping build ED awareness and education. Currently, all forms of media including paintings, drawings, sculpture, writings/poetry, and multimedia will be considered. Parties interested in submitting artwork for consideration should e-mail Dr. DeSarbo at www.DrDeSarbo@aol.com . 

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New Groups Forming

Parents Support Group (6 Sessions)
Beginning in November 2008, this group
will be held twice a month on a Saturday
morning. The group will be supervised
by Dr. DeSarbo and designed for
parents and loved ones who seek a
better understanding to issues
faced with patients with eating disorders 
and the impact the illness has on the
family unit. Special guest lectures will be
presented. Seating is limited.

Eating Disorder/Substance Abuse Group
(10 Session - ages 18 and up)

Challenges to Becoming an Adult
(10 Sessions - Ages 13-18)

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Major Book Project

Dr. DeSarbo is near completion of his book entitled  Demystifying the Biology Behind Eating Disorders. This book is the first of its kind that takes a look at the scientific research in eating disorders conducted  over the last 20 years. Whereas most books to date have focused on the psychological drives behind eating disorders, this book examines the biological theories behind why a person develops an eating disorder and why treatment can be difficult. The book is written for clinicians, patients and families who seek an understanding of the importance that biology plays in addition to the psychological factors of eating disorders.

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Obesity Book Chapter
Dr. DeSarbo is currently writing a book charter for a new book which examines the issues of obesity using evidence based medicine. The book is being written with 11 other physicians who will be contributing additional chapters and is expected to be release in 2008.
 

Essays & Selected Writings 
The following writings are based on various clinical insights and research findings and may be helpful to patients and concerned individuals.

Eating Disorders & The Lord of The Rings
 (DeSarbo, 2006)

The Search for Acceptance
(DeSarbo, 2006)

Eating Disorders: A Parasitic Illness
(DeSarbo, 2007)

Emotional Trauma and the Effects on the Brain
(DeSarbo, 2007)

Tips for Parents
(DeSarbo, 2007)

The Psychiatric Side Effects of Weight Loss Medications & Supplements (DeSarbo, 2004)