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 help 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.
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.
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.
Interact with others who have problems with eating, with family members, and others concerned about these issues.
Depression, Difficulty Expressing Feelings in Eating Disorders
While the cause of eating disorders is still unknown, new research suggests that depression and difficulty expressing one's feelings may be a risk factor for disordered eating in young women with a history of family problems or abuse.
While the cause of eating disorders is still unknown, new research suggests that depression and difficulty expressing one's feelings may be a risk factor for disordered eating in young women with a history of family problems or abuse.
The Cult and Culture Of Anorexia
A groundbreaking study into anorexia found that people with this condition often form secretive "cults" with other anorexics in order to feel as if they are part of a group.
A groundbreaking study into anorexia found that people with this condition often form secretive "cults" with other anorexics in order to feel as if they are part of a group.
What You Need to Know About Anorexia Nervosa
Meta description: An overview of what you need to know about the eating disorder known as anorexia nervosa, including its symptoms, risk factors, and health effects.
Meta description: An overview of what you need to know about the eating disorder known as anorexia nervosa, including its symptoms, risk factors, and health effects.
What You Need to Know About Bulimia Nervosa
An overview of what you need to know about the eating disorder known as bulimia nervosa, including its symptoms and risks, and other health effects.
An overview of what you need to know about the eating disorder known as bulimia nervosa, including its symptoms and risks, and other health effects.
Freshmen Weight Gain may contribute to College Eating Problems
Eating disorders are fairly common on college campuses. A 2003 study suggests that weight gained by freshmen is real and that it may contribute to the problem.
Eating disorders are fairly common on college campuses. A 2003 study suggests that weight gained by freshmen is real and that it may contribute to the problem.
What You Need to Know About Binge-Eating Disorder
An overview of what you need to know about binge-eating disorder, including its symptoms, risk factors, and health effects.
An overview of what you need to know about 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.
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 of eating disorders. A few of the many promising areas eating disorder researchers are exploring in the 21st century are highlighted.
Research is ongoing to help better understand and treat of eating disorders. A few of the many promising areas eating disorder researchers are exploring in the 21st century are highlighted.
More Help With Eating Disorders
Resources providing more help with eating disorders, from psychologist and About.com Mental Health Guide, Leonard Holmes, Ph.D.
Resources providing more help with eating disorders, from psychologist and About.com Mental Health Guide, Leonard Holmes, Ph.D.
Eating Disorders: References
Footnotes and references for the information featured in articles on eating disorders.
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.
An in-depth report that contains excellent information on these disorders.
Dangers of Eating Disorders - The Case of Terri Schiavo
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal by the parents of Terri Schiavo, the 41-year-old Florida woman who has been in a vegetative state since she collapsed in 1990. As controversial as this case has been, little has been written about the eating disorder that supposedly led to her heart failing long enough to deny needed oxygen to her brain.
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal by the parents of Terri Schiavo, the 41-year-old Florida woman who has been in a vegetative state since she collapsed in 1990. As controversial as this case has been, little has been written about the eating disorder that supposedly led to her heart failing long enough to deny needed oxygen to her brain.
Little Variance in Survival Rates of Patients with Eating Disorders
A long-term study of patients in Rochester, Minn., with the eating disorder anorexia nervosa found that their survival rates did not differ from the expected survival rates of others of the same age and sex.
A long-term study of patients in Rochester, Minn., with the eating disorder anorexia nervosa found that their survival rates did not differ from the expected survival rates of others of the same age and sex.
Binge Eating Disorder
Information from The Weight Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease on Binge Eating Disorder.
Information from The Weight Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease on Binge Eating Disorder.
Non-Judgmental Intervention May Help Binge Eaters Overcome Disorders
A brief non-judgmental interview and feedback session designed to enhance people motivation to change their behavior added to a self-help program appears to be effective in treating some people with two common eating disorder, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder.
A brief non-judgmental interview and feedback session designed to enhance people motivation to change their behavior added to a self-help program appears to be effective in treating some people with two common eating disorder, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder.
Binge Eating results in Bizarre Behaviors
Some sufferers of binge-eating disorder engage in chaotic or bizarre eating behaviors such as gorging on food straight out of cans or taken from the trash, according to a new study.
Some sufferers of binge-eating disorder engage in chaotic or bizarre eating behaviors such as gorging on food straight out of cans or taken from the trash, according to a new study.
Non-Judgmental Intervention May Help Binge Eaters
A brief non-judgmental interview and feedback session designed to enhance people's motivation to change their behavior added to a self-help program appears to be effective in treating some people with two common types of eating disorders – bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder.
A brief non-judgmental interview and feedback session designed to enhance people's motivation to change their behavior added to a self-help program appears to be effective in treating some people with two common types of eating disorders – bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder.
Study finds few College Athletes with Eating Disorders
A study of 680 student athletes at Ohio State University found that very few had diagnosable eating disorders, but that many had some symptoms of eating disorders. 59 percent of the female athletes surveyed thought that their bodies were too fat.
A study of 680 student athletes at Ohio State University found that very few had diagnosable eating disorders, but that many had some symptoms of eating disorders. 59 percent of the female athletes surveyed thought that their bodies were too fat.
Something Fishy's Eating Disorders Site
One of the best, a site with a lot of Online information and a list of face-to-face referrals throughout the world.
One of the best, a site with a lot of Online 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.
A non-profit organization made up of concerned members of the public and healthcare industry dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders.
Exercise and Eating Disorders
The relationships among eating disorders, compulsive exercise, and athletics are explored here.
The relationships among eating disorders, compulsive exercise, and athletics are explored here.
Eating Disorders Require Medical Attention
An article from a Food and Drug Administration consumer publication describes problems related to eating disorders in adolescence.
An article from a Food and Drug Administration consumer publication describes problems related to eating disorders in adolescence.
Worsening Bulimia Depletes Hormone that Regulates Appetite
Some bulimia nervosa patients have low levels of a hormone called leptin in their blood, while others have normal levels. Researchers from Italy suspect this hormone disparity may relate to the severity of the disease.
Some bulimia nervosa patients have low levels of a hormone called leptin in their blood, while others have normal levels. Researchers from Italy suspect this hormone disparity may relate to the severity of the disease.
The Cult - And Culture - Of Anorexia
A recent study on anorexia found that people with this condition often form secretive "cults" with other anorexics in order to feel as if they are part of a group.
A recent study on anorexia found that people with this condition 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.
Can you really get treatment Online for eating disorders? Some sites do provide some services Online. Find out more.
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.
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.
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.
A position paper from the American Dietetic Association.
Men and Eating Disorders
The latest research and information on how these disorders affect men and boys - from Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention.
The latest research and information on how these disorders affect men and boys - from Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention.
The Diagnosis of Eating Disorders in Women of Color
We seem to still stereotype Eating Disorders. This article by Jennifer Daniels looks at these disorders in a population that is not usually studied in this context.
We seem to still stereotype Eating Disorders. This article by Jennifer Daniels looks at these disorders in a population that is not usually studied in this context.
Eating Disorders on the Increase in Asia
A New York Times article examines how Western influences may have exported this disorder to the East.
A New York Times article examines how Western influences may have exported this disorder to the East.
Eating Disorder Recovery Online
An Online treatment program started by Jeanne Rust, an Online Therapy pioneer.
An Online treatment program started by Jeanne Rust, an Online Therapy pioneer.
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.
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.
Another nonprofit organization devoted to the awareness and prevention of eating disorders.
Understanding Eating Disorders
The Harvard Eating Disorders Center has some excellent educational material to help you understand these disorders. Their materials on helping a friend or family member are especially good.
The Harvard Eating Disorders Center has some excellent educational material to help you understand these disorders. Their materials on helping a friend or family member are especially good.
Have a Disorder, Build a Website - Eating Disorders
A 1997 review of sites created by people with eating disorders.
A 1997 review of sites created by people with eating disorders.
Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center
A site with a lot of information whose main purpose is to assist people in finding face-to-face eating disorders help.
A site with a lot of information whose main purpose is to assist people in finding face-to-face eating disorders help.
A 17 Year Old Discusses Eating Disorders
An insightful article about eating disorders written by a 17 year old.
An insightful article about eating disorders written by a 17 year old.
Pica, Prader-Willi Syndrome, and Other Eating Disorders
Something-fishy provides good information about some of the less-common Eating Disorders.
Something-fishy provides good information about some of the less-common Eating Disorders.
The Basics of Eating Disorder Psychotherapy
Joanna Poppink, M.F.C.C, discusses a first therapy appointment with an eating disorder sufferer.
Joanna Poppink, M.F.C.C, discusses a first therapy appointment with an eating disorder sufferer.
Anorexic Web
A site created by Lisa Arndt, MA which contains some graphic pictures of extreme anorexia.
A site created by Lisa Arndt, MA which contains some graphic pictures of extreme anorexia.
Nocturnal Sleep-Related Eating Disorder
Information from ANRED.com on this relatively uncommon condition.
Information from ANRED.com on this relatively uncommon condition.
Prevention of Eating Disorders
Information on how to prevent these disorders from HealthyPlace.com.
Information on how to prevent these disorders from HealthyPlace.com.
Eating Disorder Research Unit at Columbia University
A center for treatment and research. If you live anywhere near the New York area this is an excellent real-world resource.
A center for treatment and research. If you live anywhere near the New York area this is an excellent real-world resource.
Bulimia Nervosa Information
Information about bulimia along with help finding a therapist - from Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center.
Information about bulimia along with help finding a therapist - from Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center.
Treatment Info - Eating Disorder Referral & Information Ctr
Information about how to find the right treatment for your eating disorder.
Information about how to find the right treatment for your eating disorder.
Eating Disorder Professional Training Workshops
Inner Escapes offers training workshops for professionals in eating disorders, along with Tending the Soul Women’s Weekend Retreats.
Inner Escapes offers training workshops for professionals in eating disorders, along with Tending the Soul Women’s Weekend Retreats.
Myths and Facts about Eating Disorders
A brief fact sheet from the University of Minnesota about the misconceptions that we often have concerning these disorders.
A brief fact sheet from the University of Minnesota about the misconceptions that we often have concerning these disorders.
The Media and Eating Disorders
An interesting article about the influence of the media on the proliferation of eating disorders. Excellent pictures here really drive home the point.
An interesting article about the influence of the media on the proliferation of eating disorders. Excellent pictures here really drive home the point.
Men are 10% of all Eating Disorders. Why?
An excellent overview of issues facing men with Eating Disorders.
An excellent overview of issues facing men with Eating Disorders.
Causes of Eating Disorders
A discussion of risk factors for eating disorders.
A discussion of risk factors for eating disorders.
Issues for Men with Eating Disorders
Another point-of-view on male eating disorders from Something-Fishy's site.
Another point-of-view on male eating disorders from Something-Fishy's site.
Anorexia Nervosa In Males
Dr. Barton Blinder reviews some of the research on Anorexia Nervosa in males.
Dr. Barton Blinder reviews some of the research on Anorexia Nervosa in males.
Rader - Eating Disorders in Men
More information on the special issues facing males with eating disorders - from the Rader Treatment Center.
More information on the special issues facing males with eating disorders - from the Rader Treatment Center.
Why is Psychotherapy so Important for ED Sufferers?
Being heard is one of the most important parts of recovery. When parents and friends don't get it, a therapist will.
Being heard is one of the most important parts of recovery. When parents and friends don't get it, a therapist will.
Binge Eating Information
Information on binge eating - including definitions, consequences, causes, and support.
Information on binge eating - including definitions, consequences, causes, and support.
The First Therapy Appointment
Joanna Poppink, M.F.C.C, discusses a first therapy appointment with an eating disorder sufferer.
Joanna Poppink, M.F.C.C, discusses a first therapy appointment with an eating disorder sufferer.
Compulsive Overeater: On the Verge of Getting Help
Joanna Poppink has suggestions for those who are almost ready for help.
Joanna Poppink has suggestions for those who are almost ready for help.
Links between OCD and Eating Disorders
Good information about OCD and how it interacts with Eating Disorders.
Good information about OCD and how it interacts with Eating Disorders.
Information and Referral Program
Find resources among nearly 700 professional members in the National Eating Disorders Association’s Information and Referral Program.
Find resources among nearly 700 professional members in the National Eating Disorders Association’s Information and Referral Program.
Finding/Evaluating a Therapist
Practical information to help you find the right therapist for you.
Practical information to help you find the right therapist for you.