Eating Disorders

Definition, Types, Symptoms and Treatment for Eating Disorders

Learn the definition of eating disorders, types, symptoms, and treatments on CrisisTextLine.org. If you’re in a crisis and need immediate help, text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor.

Crisis Text Line: Eating Disorders

Text HOME to 741741

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Help & Support

Find a free screening tool to help determine if you have an eating disorder and when to seek professional help. The screening tool is appropriate for ages 13 and above. You can find resources and treatment options for yourself or a loved one.

NEDA Website

Eating Disorders Resource Center

Eating Disorders Resource Center provides help to people affected by eating disorders through phone, e-mail, and in-person guidance. This includes helplines, crisis services, support groups, treatment directory, and useful resources.

EDRC: Get Help

Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Association

If you are struggling with an eating disorder such as anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating, ANAD can help by providing free, peer support services to those struggling with eating disorders. You can find a Helpline and treatment directory for their support groups and mentorship program.

**ANAD is a peer-run organization providing peer support. They do not provide therapy or anything medical.**

ANAD: Get Help

Eating Disorder Hope

Eating Disorder Hope ™ is an online community that offers resources, education, support, and inspiration to those struggling with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and body image issues This resource is beneficial in increasing awareness of these complex diseases.

Eating Disorder Resources

F.E.A.S.T

F.E.A.S.T. is an international non-profit organization of and for parents and caregivers of loved ones affected by eating disorders. They offer free programs and services to families with support, information, skills, and tools to help them on their journey.

FEAST-ed.org

Center for Discovery Eating Disorder Treatment

Center for Discovery San Diego is an eating disorder outpatient treatment center that serves all genders ages 10 and older. Their program treats primary mental health disorders and the following eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), etc. This eating disorder treatment center opened in summer of 2022. The center offers cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure & response prevention (ERP) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). They are able to verify insurance such as Medi-Cal coverage.

Visit Center for Discovery

UC San Diego Eating Disorders Center for Treatment and Research

UCSD’s Eating Disorders Center is a university-based, non-profit, Center of Excellence that serves as an international leader in research, treatment, and teaching. Our mission is to improve the lives of sufferers and their families—both at our facilities and around the world--through the creation, dissemination, and practice of cost-effective, evidence-based treatment.

UCSD Eating Disorders Center

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