Kurzfassung

Body dissatisfaction and reduced self-esteem concerning body and shape are common in puberty and key predictors for the development of eating disorders. Eating disorders are known to be difficult to treat and lead to increased mortality rates up to 16% in long-term observations.
Key issues of the project are implementation of a school-based primary prevention program for eating disorders in cooperation with the insurance group KKH (Kaufmännische Krankenkasse), the Departement of...Body dissatisfaction and reduced self-esteem concerning body and shape are common in puberty and key predictors for the development of eating disorders. Eating disorders are known to be difficult to treat and lead to increased mortality rates up to 16% in long-term observations.
Key issues of the project are implementation of a school-based primary prevention program for eating disorders in cooperation with the insurance group KKH (Kaufmännische Krankenkasse), the Departement of Social Issues, Employment, Health and Demography (MSAGD), the Department of Education, Science, Qualification and Culture (MBWWK) and the Association for Facilitating Feminist Social Work for Girls (FEMMA).» weiterlesen» einklappen