Explore a selection of books on eating disorder awareness, intuitive eating, and more. These resources offer insights and guidance for those affected by eating disorders and those supporting their recovery journey.
Learn about common eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and ARFID. Recognize their signs and symptoms for early intervention. Eating disorders can affect anyone.
Eating Disorders Awareness: Signs, Types, and Support. Learn about common eating disorders, their signs, and how to find help and support during Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW).
Being vulnerable about your eating disorder can be terrifying, even with the ones we most love and trust. The shame and stigma surrounding eating disorders make it difficult to breach the topic of your mental health with the people who care about you.
The common stereotype that eating disorders exist only among thin, white young females is false. Anyone can experience disordered eating and eating disorders, no matter their size, race, age, or gender. Anyone struggling with eating disorders is just as deserving of proper diagnosis, care, and recovery.
Eating disorders can look different across individuals and can look different within diagnoses. And while the stereotypical eating disorder patient is portrayed as incredibly thin, avoiding food, and over-exercising, eating disorders do not discriminate. They can take many forms. If you think a loved one is struggling, consider the signs below before considering how you might approach them or look to support them.
Recovering from an eating disorder is a complex, time-consuming process. Yet, recovery is incredibly worthwhile. Along with a treatment team, family, friends, and loved ones can significantly impact a person’s recovery.
