Mental Health & Eating Disorder Support in Orthodox Jewish Communities: Judy Neuman, LISW

In this episode, Judy Neuman an independent, clinical social worker with over 19 years in private practice and over 25 years in school based social work, discusses mental health & eating disorders in the Orthodox Jewish community. Her conversation illuminates specific benefits and challenges of managing mental health and eating disorders in the Jewish community at large, and sepcifically for those in the Orthodox Jewish community. Judy’s experience and professionalism blend well with her passionate and dedicated voice to this important cultural story.
What We Discuss:

• (00:30) Intro
• (01:30) Judy Neuman Clinical History
• (05:15) ARFID & Trauma Support
• (07:40) Judaism Defined
• (10:15) Variations in Strictness & Adherence
• (12:00) Social Media Options & Impact
• (14:00) ED Trends
• (15:15) ED & Mental Health Support in Schools
• (16:30) Small Community/Improved Prevention & Awareness
• (19:30) Screening & Awareness At Large
• (22:15) Holiday Impact on Interventions
• (24:30) Rabbi Support in Treatment
• (28:15) Orthodox & Kosher Meals
• (16:30) Small Community/Improved Prevention & Awareness
• (19:30) Screening & Awareness At Large
• (22:15) Holiday Impact on Interventions
• (24:30) Rabbi Support in Treatment
• (28:15) Kosher Meals & Treatment
• (31:00) Jewish Population Overall
• (32:30) Fasting & ED
• (38:45) Higher Level of Care Impact
• (43:00) Personality/Prototype Traits of ED
• (45:00) Resoources

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Episode Resources:
NAALEH Cleveland
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