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Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, and More
Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia, are more common in women, but men sometimes develop these disorders too. There are online resources that can help, but face-to-face therapy is usually needed.
Basic Information on Eating Disorders
Start here for basic information about eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge eating disorder.
What You Need to Know About Eating Disorders
An overview of what you need to know about eating disorders, including their general characteristics, the main types, who is at risk, and other health effects.
Eating Disorders Forum
Interact with others who have problems with eating, with family members, and others concerned about these issues.
What You Need to Know About Anorexia Nervosa
An overview of the eating disorder anorexia nervosa, including its symptoms, risk factors, and health effects.
What You Need to Know About Bulimia Nervosa
An overview of the eating disorder bulimia nervosa, including its symptoms, risk factors, and health effects.
What You Need to Know About Binge Eating Disorder
An overview of binge-eating disorder, including its symptoms, risk factors, and health effects.
Treatment Strategies for Eating Disorders
A look at various treatment strategies for eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating.
Eating Disorders: Research Findings and Directions
Research is ongoing to help better understand and treat eating disorders. This article highlights some of the promising areas that eating disorder researchers are exploring.
More Help With Eating Disorders
Resources that can provide you with more information on eating disorders.
Eating Disorders: References
Footnotes and references for the information featured in articles on eating disorders.
A.D.A.M. Healthcare on Eating Disorders
An in-depth report that contains excellent information on these disorders.
Binge Eating Disorder
Information from The Weight Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease on Binge Eating Disorder.
The Cult - And Culture - Of Anorexia
One study found that people with anorexia often form secretive "cults" with other anorexics in order to feel as if they are part of a group.
Eating Disorders on the Web - Is There Help Online?
Can you really get treatment online for eating disorders? Some sites do provide some services online. Find out more.
Something Fishy's Eating Disorders Site
This site has a lot of information and a list of face-to-face referrals throughout the world.
The National Eating Disorders Association
A non-profit organization made up of concerned members of the public and healthcare industry dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders.
Body Cage
A site with excellent graphics and good information on a variety of eating disorders. Lots of questions and answers are available at this site.
Treatment Centers for Eating Disorders
A fairly comprehensive list from CaringOnline. Use care when making a choice and investigate each program carefully.
Nutrition Intervention in the Treatment of Eating Disorders
A position paper from the American Dietetic Association.
Mirror-Mirror Eating Disorders
A site from Canada created by a person with an eating disorder. This is a strong support site with material contributed by others with these disorders.
Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention
Another nonprofit organization devoted to the awareness and prevention of eating disorders.
Pica, Prader-Willi Syndrome, and Other Eating Disorders
Information about some of the less common eating disorders.
Causes of Eating Disorders
A discussion of risk factors for eating disorders.
Binge Eating Information
Information on binge eating - including definitions, consequences, causes, and support.
Finding/Evaluating a Therapist
Practical information to help you find the right therapist.
