Eating Disorders: Anorexia, Bulimia
MedlinePlus: Eating Disorders
Languages: English, Spanish. Overviews, diagnosis, treatment, clinical trails, organizations, information for teens and a Spanish section.
National Assoc. of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders
Free hotline counseling; has network a of support groups for sufferers and families, and offers referrals to healthcare professionals; educational materials.
National Eating Disorders Association
Covers general information, medical complications, special problems in women and men, and finding treatment facilities. Has a list of questions to ask when finding a therapist.
Sample books in the Family Health Library
- “Beginner’s Guide to Eating Disorders Recovery” by Nancy Kolodny; Gurze Books, 2004
- "Eating Disorder Sourcebook" (3rd ed) by Carolyn Costin; McGraw-Hill, 2007
- “I’m Like, So Fat! Helping Your Teen Make Healthy Choices about Eating and Exercise in a Weight-Obsessed World” by Dianne Neumark-Sztainer; Guilford Press, 2005
- “Help Your Teenager Beat an Eating Disorder” by James Lock; Guilford Press, 2005
- “The Parent’s Guide to Childhood Eating Disorders’' (2nd ed) by Marcia Herrin; Gurze Books., 2007
- "Unlocking the Mysteries of Eating Disorders" by David Herzog, mcGraw-Hill, 2008
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