Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders: What Are They?

This is part of a video series made possible by the Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders, National Eating Disorders Association

Warning Signs & Symptoms of an Eating Disorder

National Eating Disorders Association: Eating disorders, such as bulimia, binge eating disorder, and anorexia, are serious illnesses that involve extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors surrounding food, exercise, and body image. Though not diagnostic, this video outlines the basic warning signs and symptoms and will give you an idea of what to look out for. To take a confidential online screening, visit nationaleatingdisorders.org/screening

Suggested Websites for Students and Families.

Eating Disorder Hope.com

F.E.A.S.T-ed.org -- Families Empowered And Supporting Treatment for Eating Disorder

NEDA: National Eating Disorders Association

NEDIC-National Eating Disorder Information Centre

Suggested Readings for Students and Families.

Starving In Search of Me: A Coming-of-Age Story of Overcoming An Eating Disorder and Finding Self-Acceptance, by: Marissa LaRocca

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: Children, Adolescents, and Adults, by: Jennifer J. Thomas

How to Nourish Your Child Through an Eating Disorder: A Simple, Plate-by-Plate Approach to Rebuilding a Healthy Relationship with Food, by: Cassie Crosbie

What’s Eating You?: A Workbook for Teens with Anorexia, Bulimia, and other Eating Disorders, by: Dr. Tammy Nelson

Eating Mindfully for Teens: A Workbook to Help You Make Healthy Choices, End Emotional Eating, and Feel Great, by: Susan Albers

The Intuitive Eating The Intuitive Eating Workbook for Teens: A Non-Diet, Body Positive Approach to Building a Healthy Relationship with Food, by: Elyse Resch

Free Your Child from Overeating: A Handbook for Helping Kids and Teens, by: Michelle P. Maidenberg

Try New Food: How to Help Picky Eaters Taste, Eat & Like New Foods, by: Jill Castle

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