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Signs and Symptoms
100
It is possible to recover from an eating disorder
What is fact
100
The place to go for counseling and psychological services
What is CAPS?
100
Where is CAPS?
On the second floor of watkins health center
100
This is the category of mental health disorder with the highest mortality rate
What is eating disorders
100
Symptoms of this disorder include low BMI, binging and purging, fear of gaining weight, and distorted body image
What is anorexia
200
Only people of high socioeconomic status gets eating disorders
What is myth
200
An association that specializes in support and prevention of eating disorders, with resources that include the eating disorders helpline and online chat
The National Eating Disorders Association
200
What are some of the ways to make an appointment at CAPS
Calling the caps number or making an appointment in person
200
Type of eating disorder with the highest lifetime prevalence
What is binge eating disorder
200
True or False? A strong need for control and significant weight loss are some signs of anorexia nervosa
What is true
300
Only women get eating disorders, and men don't
What is myth
300
741741 number that can be used anywhere and anytime for any crisis
What is the crisis text line
300
The group of diverse students whose goal is to decrease mental health stigma and provide outreach programs
What is HOPE@CAPS
300
Over this many people suffer from an eating disorder in the US
What is 30 million
300
True or false? Muscle weakness can be a sign of an eating disorder
What is true
400
Purging is an effective way to lose weight
What is myth
400
A local organization that provides phone and online services for those in emotional crisis and answers to the national suicide prevention lifeline
What is headquarters counseling center
400
A drop in program all across campus for students who seek support and listening ears from peers
What is peer listening
400

The number of men struggling with eating disorders in a lifetime

What is 10 million
400
True or false? Comorbid conditions may occur with the onset of eating disorders
What is true
500
You cannot tell if someone has an eating disorder just by looking at them
What is fact
500
A community mental health center that provides 24 hour emergency services located for those in the  Douglas county area
What is Bert Nash?
500
What are the different types of counseling services that CAPS offers?
Individual Therapy, Triage Care, Group Therapy, ADHD Assessments, Psychiatric Evaluation and Care, Crisis Counseling
500
95% of those who struggle with eating disorders fall between this age range
What is 12-25 years old
500
One of the physical signs of anorexia nervosa where the body tried to keep the body warm by producing fine hairs on the arms, back, and chest area
What is lanugo