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Are The Rights Of Children In Conflict With The Rights And Entitlements Of School Teachers?, Vimala Ramachandran
Are The Rights Of Children In Conflict With The Rights And Entitlements Of School Teachers?, Vimala Ramachandran
Teacher India
Unfavourable treatment and discrimination continue to dominate Indian classrooms. This article describes on-ground realities and systemic challenges of school education in India.
Fostering A Healthy Body Image: Prevention And Intervention With Adolescent Eating Disorders, Michelle Giles, Michael Hass
Fostering A Healthy Body Image: Prevention And Intervention With Adolescent Eating Disorders, Michelle Giles, Michael Hass
Education Faculty Articles and Research
Eating disorders are among the most frequently seen chronic illnesses found in adolescent females. In this paper, we discuss school-based prevention and intervention efforts that seek to reduce the impact of this serious illness. School counselors play a key role in the prevention of eating disorders and can provide support even when not directly involved in psychological or medical treatment. Because of their ability to play a leadership role in school-based prevention of eating disorders, school counselors are essential in facilitating a collaborative approach to the prevention of and intervention in eating disorders and their associated risk factors.