Categories: Events
Date: Feb 22, 2010
Title: Remuda Ranch Programs for Eating and Anxiety Disorders Sponsors A Special
THE SHARON FISHER BASSETT MEMORIAL FUND IS TRYING TO SPONSOR A SCREENING IN OUR AREA OF COLUMBIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PHOENIX (February 22, 2010) In the spirit of National Eating Disorders
Awareness Week, February 21 27, 2010, Remuda Ranch Programs for Eating and
Anxiety Disorders (http://www.remudaranch.com <http://www.remudaranch.com/> ) has sponsored the PG-13
version of the award-winning film, America The Beautiful
(http://www.americathebeautifuldoc.com <http://www.americathebeautifuldoc.com/> ).
America The Beautiful is a feature length documentary about the beauty
industry directed by Darryl Roberts. In the film, Roberts embarks on a
five-year journey to examine America's new obsession physical perfection.
The documentary shows how increasingly unattainable images contribute
greatly to low self-esteem, body dysmorphia and eating disorders for young
women and girls.
"Remuda Ranch's involvement will help get the film seen by more people,"
said Darryl Roberts, director of America The Beautiful. "In addition to a
wider viewership, Remuda Ranch will serve as a central place that we can
direct individuals to go to that are looking for help with an eating
disorder."
"Remuda Ranch is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year," said Dena
Cabrera, PsyD, staff psychologist at Remuda Ranch. "We felt it was
important to sponsor this film because we need to create awareness of all
the negative messages and illusions out there that can negatively impact
body image, self esteem and self worth among women and girls. In a culture
saturated with images of thinness, glamorous celebrities and diet ads,
eating disorders are affecting girls younger and younger."
Eating disorders now affect 11 to 13 million Americans of all ages. Many of
those suffering do nothing about it. The film's outreach will include
special screenings at college campuses around the country. The film will
speak to those who need help, have gone through treatment, and will seek to
stop many from ever having to travel down the difficult road of recovery
from an eating disorder.
"Although the media's voice is loud, there are actions and positions we can
take as a society to combat the illusions and messages being sent," adds
Cabrera. "We need the focus to be on developing healthy and self-accepting
behaviors."
About Remuda Ranch Programs for Eating and Anxiety Disorders
Remuda Ranch offers inpatient and residential programs for individuals of
all faiths suffering from eating or anxiety disorders. Each patient is
treated by a multi-disciplinary team including a Psychiatric and a Primary
Care Provider, Registered Dietitian, Masters Level therapist, Psychologist
and Registered Nurse. Caring and dedicated professional staff equips each
patient with the right tools to live a healthy, productive life. For more
information, call 1-800-445-1900 or visit www.remudaranch.com.
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