Some Treatments Prove Effective for Eating Disorders,
More Research Needed

For the first time, the federal government has published a report on the efficacy of various types of treatment for eating disorders. The report commissioned by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality is available online now at http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/tp/eatdistp.htm.

The information in the report is intended to help clinicians, employers, policymakers, and others make informed decisions about the provision of health care services.

An AHRQ press release on the report notes that "no medications are available that effectively treat patients suffering from anorexia nervosa, but a few behavioral therapies may help prevent a relapse and offer other limited benefits." The review also found evidence that several medications and behavioral therapies can help patients suffering from bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. READ MORE
 

Bad News:

Senate Bill Would Overturn State
Mental Health Parity Laws

If enacted into law, the proposed "Health Insurance Marketplace Modernization and Affordability Act" (HIMMA) would repeal state laws that have been enacted to ensure that consumers have access to adequate mental health benefits. How will your senator vote?