Anorexia Nervosa (19)
Provides information on anorexia nervosa. Those who struggle with anorexia nervosa perceive themselves as overweight, fat, or both, despite clear evidence to the contrary. Anorexia is a serious, often chronic eating disorder that requires aggressive professional treatment to achieve the best chance of recovery.
Bulimia Nervosa (15)
Individuals with bulimia nervosa wage daily struggles with food that disrupt their lives in debilitating ways. If bulimia is a part of your life, take action to get treatment and support today. There is help available.
Other Eating Disorders (29)
Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are the most commonly recognized eating disorders, but many people with disordered eating do not meet the criteria for having either one. Binge-eating disorder (commonly called compulsive overeating) is one such disorder. Other eating disorders generally involve fewer symptoms or less severe symptoms than those present in anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
Help a Child or Loved One (22)
Watching someone you love grapple with an eating disorder is gut-wrenching. It need not be paralyzing as well. Find out what to say and what not to say, and when and how you can step into the situation with strength and compassion.
Treatment Strategies (42)
There are many eating disorder treatment options available. One reason for the wide array of choices is that eating disorders often respond best to multiple treatments. Investigating what is available will help you make solid decisions for your future.
Getting Help (19)
There are many different treatments that can be applied to eating disorder recovery. Choosing the course of action that is right for you can be very difficult. Learn some common (and not so common) strategies, and why a blended treatment approach makes sense.
Beyond Young White Women (10)
We may automatically link eating disorders with white adolescent girls and young women, but eating disorders know few boundaries. Men and other ethnic populations have shown increasing reports of eating disorders in recent years. Find information on how the experiences of men and people of color with eating disorders are unique.
Risk Factors (77)
It is not possible to predict the onset of an eating disorder based on a person's life circumstances. However, there are several factors that are often present. Some are more traumatic than others, but each has a unique way of contributing to the likelihood of an eating disorder.
Health Risks (20)
Eating disorders affect the body in many unhealthy ways. Some can happen quickly, like dehydration and tooth enamel erosion. Other problems develop over time. Many women ask whether an eating disorder will harm their ability to become pregnant. Some wonder about the complications diabetes presents. Answer these and other questions as we examine the physical issues eating disorders can create.
Related Mental Disorders (11)
Eating disorders create physical complications, but they sometimes coexist with other disorders of the mind. Learn about other mental health disorders that those with bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, and other eating disorders may encounter.
Long-Term Recovery (26)
An eating disorder develops over time -- sometimes many years. It can take years to recover as well, often with many setbacks. Learn what to expect and what you can do to ensure the best chance of recovery
Support/Resources (43)
Browse in a clearinghouse of eating disorder information, from medical journal articles to books to films.
Eating Disorders 101 (74)
Housing basic and general eating disorders information, this page links to excellent places to start learning about what eating disorders are, symptoms, and diagnosis.
