Resources

Reliable information, support options, and organizations that help people and families facing an eating disorder.

About Eating Disorders

Where to learn more about eating disorders

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Wikipedia on Eating DisordersThis Wikipedia article gives a good description of causes, symptoms, treatment, and research on eating disorders. It also discusses comorbid disorders and related eating issues such as Night Eating Disorder, Orthorexia, and Pica.

FamilyDoctor.orgFamilyDoctor.org provides a general overview of the symptoms, causes, treatment, and complications of eating disorders.

KidsHealth.orgThis site is directed at parents, kids, and teens suffering from eating disorder symptoms or experiencing body image distortions. There are several sections with help for parents and also content geared toward helping kids develop positive body image.

Online Support / Treatment Search

Where to find help right now

These national tools can help you screen for concerns, find a support group, or search for treatment while you decide on next steps.

Bulimia.comBulimia.com is the location of the foremost publisher of eating disorder related books and materials, Gurze Books. The site also contains a listing of online and offline support groups, treatment referrals, blogs by eating disorder professionals, articles, and recovery stories.

PsychCentralPsychCentral provides an extensive list of online eating disorder support groups.

EDReferral.comEDReferral.com provides a comprehensive searchable database of treatment centers, therapists specializing in eating disorders, support and therapy groups led by professionals, free groups, workshops, online/phone counseling and courses, and research programs.

Eating Disorder Organizations

Organizations worth knowing

NEDA: NationalEatingDisorders.orgNEDA supports families and individuals afflicted by eating disorders by offering resources, information, advocacy, and presenting the most current research in the field. Their website contains a wealth of information and ways to get involved.

ANAD: National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated DisordersANAD is a non-profit organization that seeks to prevent and eliminate eating disorders. Their site offers treatment referrals, information on their annual conference, eating disorder news, and ways to get involved.

NIMH: National Institute of Mental HealthNIMH is a government website that focuses on research for mental health. This page contains descriptions of eating disorders and treatment modalities that are cited with the most current research.

SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services AdministrationSAMHSA provides information and publications on substance abuse and related mental health issues.

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