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Eating Disorders
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
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
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.pdfNational Eating Disorder Association.pdfThe 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.
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