Eating Disorders: Anorexia, Bulimia

Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders
Information for family members; includes support group lists.

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.

Sample books in the Family Health Library

  • “Beginner’s Guide to Eating Disorders Recovery” by Nancy Kolodny; Gurze Books, 2004
  • “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’ by Marcia Herrin; Hanry Hold & Co., 2002

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