Anonymous Online Mental Health Screening -- February, 2011

By Rita Baugh, Employee Assistance Program Coordinator, USAG-Rock Island ArsenalFebruary 1, 2011

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Rock Island, Ill. - We've all seen the ads, if only you had this diet pill, exercise device, or meal plan you would feel attractive and happy. It can be tempting to think that changing your weight can solve the problems in your life. However, for the millions of people who struggle with eating disorders each year their initial diet or weight loss tricks spiraled out of control into a mess of isolating rituals, despair, and medical complications.

Organizations across the U.S. are working to raise awareness of eating disorders and their prevention during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Feb. 20-26. The Rock Island Arsenal Employee Assistance Program would like to help you increase your personal awareness by making confidential online screenings for eating disorders, as well as other common mental health conditions, available to you.

If you find that you aren't doing things you normally would because of your diet, exercise habits, or because you don't feel attractive, consider taking a free screening at the link below:

http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/screening/ type in keyword ASAP.

You will receive immediate feedback and next steps you can take if you are concerned about your results. The Rock Island Arsenal Employee Assistance Program staff hopes you will take advantage of these screenings because eating disorders are treatable and you can feel better.

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