11/29/11 - PTSD in Military Women Can Put Them at Risk For Eating Disorders And Addiction
Women with PTSD are also likely to have co-occurring disorders such as eating disorders, substance abuse, or alcohol.

1/6/11 - Family Therapy Innovation with MENTORConnect
Dr. Stan Selinger, Family Therapy Coordinator at Timberline Knolls, shares best practices on effective family communication in a special webinar.

12/21/10 - Spirited Celebrations During the Holidays Can Mark the Beginning of a Problem
Dancer’s Response to New York Times Critic Asserts Positive Self-Image Can Create Real Change.

11/05/10 - Jenifer Ringer Controversy Highlights Dangers of Body Image Obsession and Power of Recovery.
Substance Abuse Can Develop If Parents Underestimate Risks of Underage Drinking.

7/9/10 – Heroin Addiction Treatment Access Vital, Despite Declining Death Rate
A new study by Roosevelt University’s Illinois Consortium on Drug Policy shows deaths from heroin overdoses in Chicago’s Cook County fell 16 percent during the last decade, but the Chicago metropolitan region still ranks among the worst in the nation for heroin use.

7/2/10 – Web Sites Likely Contributing to High Anorexia Death Rate
For women with low self-esteem, poor body image and a certain genetic predisposition towards an eating disorder, the messages promoted on pro-eating disorder web sites can be similar to someone considering suicide finding a loaded gun on her pillow.

6/30/10 – Treatment and Recovery Enhanced by Volunteering
Women seeking to overcome an eating disorder or addiction still face numerous hurdles once they acknowledge their disease and commit to pursuing a path of recovery. Women with advanced or multiple interconnected diseases often seek inpatient or residential treatment, which gives them time to step back from the demands of daily life to focus solely on themselves.

6/16/10 – Anorexia Treatment and Recovery Journey Detailed in New Book
Women and families struggling with an eating disorder or another addiction should never lose sight of the need to sustain the spirit, according to a new book by Jena Morrow, an author in recovery after more than 20 years with anorexia nervosa. Morrow, a behavioral health specialist at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center, details a battle with anorexia that begins in early childhood in Hollow: An Unpolished Tale, recently released by Moody Publishers.

6/9/10 – Nutrition and Meal Support Vital to Anorexia and Bulimia Treatment
At Timberline Knolls, incorporating nutrition therapy into an individual’s personal treatment program is not an option – it is critical to recovery success.

6/3/10 –TK Academy Receives School of Excellence Award
Timberline Knolls has been honored as a 2010-2011 National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) School of Excellence for its on campus school, TK Academy. The highest level of recognition a private special education school can achieve through NASET, the award is presented to private special education schools that meet rigorous professional criteria and have demonstrated exceptional dedication, commitment and achievement in the field of special education.

5/26/10 – Childhood Obesity – It’s More Than the Number on a Scale
Parents are key in changing the lifestyles of the future generation.

5/11/10 – Adderall a Miracle Drug to College Students; Highly Addictive Nature Ignored
Adderall is a drug widely reported to increase alertness, concentration and overall cognitive performance, while decreasing fatigue -- but it is also a drug widely abused across college campuses.

4/6/10 – Timberline Knolls Opens Pine Lodge; Miss America to Attend Opening
In response for increased demand for treatment, Timberline Knolls announces the opening of Pine Lodge on its Lemont, Illinois, campus.

2/17/10 – Figure Skating Standards Foster Eating Disorders
Too many unhealthy practices are santioned by sports officials and coaches.

2/16/10 – "It's Time to Talk About It" in the Chicago Community
Local center urges families to take time this week to talk about eating disorders, a leading cause of death in America.

1/15/10 – Elisa Project Names Timberline Knolls Chairman and CEO James Gresham to Board of Directors
The Elisa Project is a Dallas-based organization dedicated to educating individuals, families and the medical community about eating disorders and the importance of positive body image.

1/6/10 – A New Year's Resolution You Can Actually Keep
Make each and every day an opportunity for growth.

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