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Mental Health: Eating Disorders Websites

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All About Eating Disorders (Support Site)
This web page from Mental Health Net describes the consequences, causes and solutions/recovery of eating disorders. This site lists symptoms, treatments, online resources, organizations, online support, and includes a research section.

Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Quebec
“ANAB Quebec is a Montreal-based non-profit organization that has been working since 1984 to help those whose lives are touched by an eating disorder.” This site discusses the following: Anorexia and Bulimia Disorders, Warning Signs, Physical Effects of starvation or bingeing and purging, Psychological Effects of starvation and bingeing and purging, How to Help a friend or a loved one. It offers a reading resource page as well as links to other useful sites.

Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Quebec (French) (Support Site)
This excellent web page provides information on anorexia, bulimia and other types of eating disorders. On this web page there are general facts, frequently asked questions, resources, an information and support line, support groups, mailing lists, volunteer information and links.

ANRED-Anorexia Nervosa & Related Eating Disorders
“We are a nonprofit organization that provides information about anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, compulsive exercising, and other less well-known food and weight disorders. Our material includes details about recovery and prevention.” This site is filled with information pertaining to eating disorders. Some of the topics this site discusses include: Definitions (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge eating disorder, Anorexia Athletica, Body dysmorphic disorder), Statistics, Warning signs such as food behaviors, appearance, body image, behavior, exercise and behavior, thoughts, feelings, social behavior, Medial Problems and Psychological Complications of starving and Stuffing, Who gets these disorders and why, What causes eating and exercise disorders, Treatment and Recovery, Athletes with eating disorders and much more. This site is filled with reliable information.

Concerned Counseling - Eating Disorders
On this site there are accounts of the stories and struggles of people dealing with anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive overeating. The site includes definitions and symptoms, warning signs, dangers and complications, treatment and recovery, and research. There are also a number of news articles and releases with information on eating disorders.

Diet Free Solution
Diet Free Solution is "a source for information on how to prevent and overcome food, weight, and body image issues." This site has an information page on the various types of eating disorders, as well as helpful hints, a health quiz, books and audiotapes, and links to other useful sites.

Eating Disorder Awareness and Prevention
This site has basic facts on eating disorders, information on how to help people with eating disorders, prevention methods, and establishing a healthy body image, as well as tips for kids on preventing eating disorders. The site includes links to other informational sites, educational materials, and resources for prevention.

Eating Disorder Recovery Site (Support Site)
This site is geared toward support of people suffering from eating disorders. It offers a Discussion Board categorized into numerous disorders. There is also an Eating Disorder Recovery Online Help line which offers toll free support from qualified professionals. Some of the issues this site deals with include: What can you do if you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, body image issues, depression, low self esteem, recognizing warning signs, what is an eating disorder, who has eating disorders, what causes eating disorders, rules for family members and much more.

Eating Disorder Referral & Information Center
The Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center is a community service organization dedicated to providing necessary information to those affected by eating disorders. Their website, edreferral.com provides an impressive volume of information on eating disorders under numerous topics. Also provided is a therapist referral service; this provides contact information on professionals that can help those suffering from eating disorders. The unparalleled amount of information and the therapist referral service make edreferral.com possibly the best source of information on eating disorders on the web.

Eating Disorders (Chat Site) (Support Site)
This site is categorized into topics so that information is easy to find. On this site there are definitions, signs and symptoms, physical/mental complications, and suggested readings. Featured are a number of crucial subjects such as "Getting Help", "Finding a Therapist", "Approaching Someone", "Telling Someone", and some support functions like the "Survivor’s Wall", "Letter of Hope", and "Chat Support". The site also offers information about eating disorders in children, teenagers, college students, athletes, men and older women.

Eating Disorders: Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa
The Ask NOAH (New York Online Access to Health) Project helps patients find what they need to know about eating disorders. On this page there is information about what eating disorders are, what causes them, the seriousness of eating disorders, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and recent information about eating disorders.

New Realities Home Page
New Realities is a center located in Toronto for patients recovering from eating disorders. This site describes eating disorders and explains how to tell if you or someone you know has one. There is a self-assessment test, articles, free newsletters, programs and services, and other related links.

Something Fishy Website On Eating Disorders (Chat Site) (Support Site)
This site is very extensive and illuminating, and contains information on anorexia, bulimia, overeating and other types of eating disorders. On this site there are articles on signs and symptoms, prevention and causes, negative bulletins, and pregnancy and cultural issues. Also included is information on treatment, ways to cope, and medications, and such online resources as chat rooms, and helpful books.