Eating Disorders

Types:

Anorexia Nervosa—self-starvation and excessive weight loss
Bulimia Nervosa—secretive cycle of binge eating followed by purging
Binge Eating Disorder/Compulsive Eating Disorder—periods of uncontrolled, compulsive eating followed by periods of starvation or repetitive dieting
Other Eating Disorders—a combination of the above

Signs and Symptoms:

Refusal to maintain body weight at or minimally above normal weight
Fear of being fat despite dramatic weight loss
Extreme eating behaviors
Episodes of bingeing and purging
Low self esteem
Difficulty communicating negative emotions or resolving conflict
Perfectionist/people pleaser
History of being bullied/physical or sexual abuse
Feelings of loss of control
Coexisting with other psychological disorders
Unable to cope

SUPPORT

Contact a local mental health professional (therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, social worker) or your primary health care physician to seek advice.

University Medical Center at Princeton Princetonhcs.org

Eating disorders program

866-460-4prn

Renfrew Center Renfrew.org

Nationwide Eating Disorders Facility

800-renfrew

Children’s Medical Center Atlantichealth.org

Eating Disorders Program at Atlantic Health System

Program provides treatment and assessment services for individuals suffering from eating disorders and their families

908-522-5757

Center for the Treatment of Eating Disorders

Specializing in service to help adolescents and their families identify and treat eating disorders

973-740-0234

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Nationaleatingdisorders.org

Leading non-profit organization advocating on behalf of and supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders.

800-931-2237

Eating Disorders Association of New Jersey Edanj.org

Organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of all eating disorders

800-522-2230

Uni, Medical center at Princeton Eating Disorder Program.pdf

National Eating Disorder Association.pdf

The MHS Student Center provides counseling services to support students in areas that affect and/or impact their education. The purpose of this website is to provide information regarding mental health topics. The supports listed in this website are suggestions that can be utilized.