Dx: Eating: Anorexia, Bulimia, NOS, Binge
Eating Disorders
NIMH: The Numbers Count-Mental Disorders in America.
In their lifetime, an estimated 0.6 percent of the adult population in the U.S. will suffer from anorexia, 1.0 percent from bulimia,
and 2.8 percent from a binge eating disorder.
Women are much more likely than males to develop an eating disorder. They are three times as likely to experience anorexia
(0.9 percent of women vs. 0.3 percent of men) and bulimia (1.5 percent of women vs. 0.5 percent of men) during their life. They
are also 75 percent more likely to have a binge eating disorder (3.5 percent of women vs. 2.0 percent of men).
The mortality rate among people with anorexia has been estimated at 0.56 percent per year, or approximately 5.6 percent per
decade, which is about 12 times higher than the annual death rate due to all causes of death among females ages 15-24 in
the general population.
Education:
Special Mention:
Organizations/Groups:
Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) is a global professional association committed to leadership in eating disorders research,
education, treatment, and prevention.
Binge Eating Disorder Assocation (BEDA) was founded to help those who have binge eating disorder, their friends and family,
and those who treat the disorder. Provides individuals who suffer from binge eating disorder with the recognition and
resources they deserve to begin a safe journey toward a healthy recovery.
Bulimia Nervosa Resource Guide features a wide range of information on bulimia treatment including: types of bulimia
treatment, how well bulimia treatments work, how much bulimia treatments cost, what bulimia treatment is like, who should be
involved in bulimia treatment, and how to find a suitable bulimia treatment setting.
Caringonline-(Forum/Blog) find the resources to help you, or someone you love, who suffers from negative body image or any
of the following eating disorders-Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating and Compulsive Overeating. Whether you are looking for an
Introduction to Eating Disorders, various Eating Disorder Topics, Self-Assessment Tests, Treatment Centers and Clinics,
Resources, the latest News and Studies on Eating Disorders.
Eating Disorder Hope (Blog) promotes ending eating disordered behavior, embracing life and pursuing recovery. Mission is to
foster appreciation of one's uniqueness and value in the world, unrelated to appearance, achievement or applause.
Eating Disorders Coalition mission is to advance the federal recognition of eating disorders as a public health priority.
EDReferral is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. Offers information about eating disorders and a
directory of treatment providers.
Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders-FEAST (Forum) is an international organization of and for
parents and caregivers to help loved ones recover from eating disorders by providing information and mutual support,
promoting evidence-based treatment, and advocating for research and education to reduce the suffering associated with
eating disorders.
FindingBalance is a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those who struggle with eating and body image
issues, particularly Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified (ED-NOS)
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) (Forum) leads in the battle against deadly eating
disorders with multi-faceted programs. Helpline 630-577-1330 is open Monday-Friday 9 AM to 5 PM central time or e-mail.
National Association for Males with Eating Disorders (NAMED) is the only organization exclusively dedicated to providing support
to males with eating disorders and involved in public awareness initiatives to make people more aware of the issue.
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a
catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care. Includes informative toolkits for parents, trainers and educators.
Contact Information and Referral Helpline at 800-931-2237
NOVA: Dying to Be Thin from PBS is the companion website to the film that examines a disturbing increase in the prevalence of
debilitating and sometimes life-threatening eating disorders, particularly anorexia and bulimia. The program investigates the
causes, complexities, and treatments for the eating disorders anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
Pale Reflections (Network) is a complete support network for people affected by anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge-eating
disorder, compulsive overeating, and all eating disorders. We offer information and a caring environment for eating disorder
sufferers, their friends and family, and therapists & professionals.
Women's Center for Healthy Living: Eating Disorders, Addiction and Mental Health Problems, complete source for learning about
eating disorders and the many treatments available. Contact the Helpline anytime at 800-941-5313
- Anorexia nervosa
- Bulimia nervosa
- Eating disorder-NOS
- Binge Eating Disorder (Proposed for DSM V)
NIMH: The Numbers Count-Mental Disorders in America.
In their lifetime, an estimated 0.6 percent of the adult population in the U.S. will suffer from anorexia, 1.0 percent from bulimia,
and 2.8 percent from a binge eating disorder.
Women are much more likely than males to develop an eating disorder. They are three times as likely to experience anorexia
(0.9 percent of women vs. 0.3 percent of men) and bulimia (1.5 percent of women vs. 0.5 percent of men) during their life. They
are also 75 percent more likely to have a binge eating disorder (3.5 percent of women vs. 2.0 percent of men).
The mortality rate among people with anorexia has been estimated at 0.56 percent per year, or approximately 5.6 percent per
decade, which is about 12 times higher than the annual death rate due to all causes of death among females ages 15-24 in
the general population.
Education:
- NEDA-Educator Tool Kit File
- Still looking
Special Mention:
- SW: Help Starts Here-Eating Disorders.
- Still looking
Organizations/Groups:
Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) is a global professional association committed to leadership in eating disorders research,
education, treatment, and prevention.
Binge Eating Disorder Assocation (BEDA) was founded to help those who have binge eating disorder, their friends and family,
and those who treat the disorder. Provides individuals who suffer from binge eating disorder with the recognition and
resources they deserve to begin a safe journey toward a healthy recovery.
Bulimia Nervosa Resource Guide features a wide range of information on bulimia treatment including: types of bulimia
treatment, how well bulimia treatments work, how much bulimia treatments cost, what bulimia treatment is like, who should be
involved in bulimia treatment, and how to find a suitable bulimia treatment setting.
Caringonline-(Forum/Blog) find the resources to help you, or someone you love, who suffers from negative body image or any
of the following eating disorders-Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating and Compulsive Overeating. Whether you are looking for an
Introduction to Eating Disorders, various Eating Disorder Topics, Self-Assessment Tests, Treatment Centers and Clinics,
Resources, the latest News and Studies on Eating Disorders.
Eating Disorder Hope (Blog) promotes ending eating disordered behavior, embracing life and pursuing recovery. Mission is to
foster appreciation of one's uniqueness and value in the world, unrelated to appearance, achievement or applause.
Eating Disorders Coalition mission is to advance the federal recognition of eating disorders as a public health priority.
EDReferral is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. Offers information about eating disorders and a
directory of treatment providers.
Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders-FEAST (Forum) is an international organization of and for
parents and caregivers to help loved ones recover from eating disorders by providing information and mutual support,
promoting evidence-based treatment, and advocating for research and education to reduce the suffering associated with
eating disorders.
FindingBalance is a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those who struggle with eating and body image
issues, particularly Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified (ED-NOS)
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) (Forum) leads in the battle against deadly eating
disorders with multi-faceted programs. Helpline 630-577-1330 is open Monday-Friday 9 AM to 5 PM central time or e-mail.
National Association for Males with Eating Disorders (NAMED) is the only organization exclusively dedicated to providing support
to males with eating disorders and involved in public awareness initiatives to make people more aware of the issue.
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a
catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care. Includes informative toolkits for parents, trainers and educators.
Contact Information and Referral Helpline at 800-931-2237
NOVA: Dying to Be Thin from PBS is the companion website to the film that examines a disturbing increase in the prevalence of
debilitating and sometimes life-threatening eating disorders, particularly anorexia and bulimia. The program investigates the
causes, complexities, and treatments for the eating disorders anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
Pale Reflections (Network) is a complete support network for people affected by anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge-eating
disorder, compulsive overeating, and all eating disorders. We offer information and a caring environment for eating disorder
sufferers, their friends and family, and therapists & professionals.
Women's Center for Healthy Living: Eating Disorders, Addiction and Mental Health Problems, complete source for learning about
eating disorders and the many treatments available. Contact the Helpline anytime at 800-941-5313
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