Serving Our Military

"I don't think we have a clear understanding how widespread this [eating disorders] problem is. Soldiers are hiding the fact they are doing this."

Col George Dill, Medical Command's Chief  Dietician
Consultant to the Army Surgeon General
USA Today

 

"One group at high risk for developing problems stemming from weight concerns and frequent dieting are U.S. Military personnel...failure to meet established standards can result in significant career disruption."
Russ and Atkinson; Department of the Air Force published manuscript for Eating Disorders 

Over the past ten years, the needs of military members and their families have gained increasing recognition in civilian communities. Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders is committed to supporting the unique needs among service members and their families.

Preliminary studies indicate that up to 60% of military members demonstrate eating disordered behaviors. Research suggests that young people under stressful conditions (e.g., deployments, family transitions, posttraumatic stress) are more likely to develop an eating disorder. Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders is participating jointly with Thomas Joiner’s Florida State University Research Lab and Auburn University to investigate eating disorders, suicidality, and resiliency among cadets at the United States Air Force Academy (pending IRB approval). The outcomes of this study will result in identification of risk factors and potential treatment interventions to support military members and their families.

Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders Suicide Prevention and Risk Consultant, Dr. Mary Bartlett, works with various branches of the military and specifically serves on the Air Force Resiliency Working Group and the Army National Guard Suicide and Resiliency Team, and serves Air National Guard leadership on suicide and resiliency related matters. She speaks internationally on suicide and building resiliency among service members and their families.

Below is a recent article about one of Dr. Bartlett's presentations to military personnel.

• Suicidologist encourages members to reconnect

Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders is not currently contracted with TriCare and has been informed that they are not expanding their network at this time; therefore, to meet the special needs of military members and their families who are struggling with eating disorders, Magnolia Creek has agreed to reduce the daily rate for military members. Please call 1-888-762-4665 for details.