Links and Resources - Eating Disorders
Articles
- Hunger Pains - With all the diet and exercise programs on the market you can see that Americans are more concerned about their bodies than ever before. How can anyone ignore the beautiful and thin models that are plastered all over the media. The obsession with weight, shape and appearance pushes many people towards developing an eating disorder.
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Links
- The Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center
The Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. We provide information and treatment resources for all forms of eating disorders. The Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center was created to fill an important community need, that of providing prompt information to individuals needing assistance in finding eating disorder treatment in their area. We provide referrals to eating disorder practitioners, treatment facilities, and support groups. Referrals to eating disorder specialists are offered at no charge as a community service. In addition, we offer general information to the public about the treatment and prevention of eating disorders and we hope to promote social attitudes that enhance a healthy body image and self-esteem.
http://www.edreferral.com/ - Something Fishy
Excellent site that has oodles of information about eating disorders, links to the Eating Disorder FAQ, poems, chat rooms, and stories from others suffering from bulimia and anorexia. If you have an eating disorder, or know someone who does that you care about, this is the site to check out and read thoroughly.
http://www.something-fishy.org/ - Eating Disorders Online
An eating disorder information source with extensive knowledge about different aspects from symptoms, causes, side effects, and treatment. With organizations, postings from sufferers, definitions, recovery, and support (both online and offline) this site is very helpful.
http://eatingdisordersonline.com/ - The American Anorexia/Bulimia Association
American Anorexia/Bulimia Association, Inc. The American Anorexia/Bulimia Association (AA/BA) provides information to sufferers, their families and friends about effective treatments. Includes general information on eating disorders, information for those who suffer from eating disorders, family and friends of sufferers, and professionals. These essays are informative and easy to understand.
http://www.aabainc.org/ - Pale Reflections
Pale reflections is a site devoted to eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive over eating. It also has information on contact groups, and lists, and expands into the area of self harm as a result of the eating disorders.
http://www.pale-reflections.com/