Amenorrhea, or the absence of menstruation, affects many individuals with eating disorders due to hormonal disruptions.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Night eating syndrome (NES) occurs when someone compulsively eats at night or frequently wakes up at night to eat.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Dear Alliance Community, Today, the National Alliance for Eating Disorders turns 25. 25 years?! Even as I sit here to Read More The post The Alliance’s 25th Anniversary appeared first on National Alliance for Eating Disorders.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
As humans, we learn from others, lean on others, and rely on others to give us hope in times of Read More The post The Power of Storytelling in Eating Disorder Recovery appeared first on National Alliance for Eating Disorders.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Recovering from an eating disorder is a complex journey, one that often involves challenging long-held beliefs about food, body image, Read More The post “All Foods Fit” and Eating Freely in Eating Disorder Recovery appeared first on National Alliance for Eating Disorders.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Watching a loved one struggle with an eating disorder can be heartbreaking. You may feel helpless, unsure of what to Read More The post How to Encourage a Loved One to Seek Treatment for an Eating Disorder appeared first on National Alliance for Eating Disorders.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
When most people hear the phrase “eating disorders,” they often think of adolescents or young adults. Media depictions, research, and Read More The post Eating Disorders and Aging: A Hidden Struggle Among Older Adults appeared first on National Alliance for Eating Disorders.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
If you’ve been told you need residential treatment, you may feel torn. The idea of leaving your town—or even your Read More The post Why Residential Treatment (Even Out of State) Can Save Your Life appeared first on National Alliance for Eating Disorders.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Eating disorder statistics reveal just how serious these illnesses are. Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), and Read More The post Raising Awareness: Eating Disorder Statistics appeared first on National Alliance for Eating Disorders.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Each year on World Mental Health Day, the world unites to raise mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and advocate for Read More The post World Mental Health Day: Bringing Eating Disorders Into the Global Conversation appeared first on National Alliance for Eating Disorders.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
What exactly is expressive arts therapy? At its core, expressive arts therapy involves the use of creative art forms like Read More The post Expressive Arts Therapy in Eating Disorder Treatment: A Path to Healing appeared first on National Alliance for Eating Disorders.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
What is Refeeding Syndrome? Refeeding syndrome is a serious and potentially fatal complication of nutritional rehabilitation. It occurs in significantly Read More The post What Is Refeeding Syndrome? Warning Signs & Complications appeared first on National Alliance for Eating Disorders.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
For a young person in eating disorder recovery, going back to school—whether at the end of summer or after taking Read More The post Eating Disorder Recovery at School: How to Handle Meals and Snacks appeared first on National Alliance for Eating Disorders.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
What is Lanugo? Lanugo is a soft, light coating of hair on the face and body. Lanugo commonly appears on Read More The post Lanugo: Anorexia Hair Growth Explained appeared first on National Alliance for Eating Disorders.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are serious, often life-threatening conditions that affect many individuals, including teens. While eating disorders are typically associated with Read More The post Navigating Eating Disorder Treatment for Teens: What to Look For appeared first on National Alliance for Eating Disorders.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Food and health dominate today’s cultural conversation. Scroll through any social media platform and you’ll be bombarded by “What I Read More The post Is Clean Eating a Cover for Disordered Eating? appeared first on National Alliance for Eating Disorders.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Purging affects all major organ systems. Side effects of purging range from clinically insignificant presentations in the eyes to serious Read More The post The Side Effects of Purging on the Body appeared first on National Alliance for Eating Disorders.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
When most people hear about eating disorders, anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa often come to mind first. In more recent Read More The post The Undiscussed ED Types: ARFID, Diabulimia & Orthorexia appeared first on National Alliance for Eating Disorders.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Working in an eating disorder treatment center is a unique and meaningful path for therapists. It’s a setting where clinical Read More The post What Eating Disorder Treatment Centers Look for in Therapists appeared first on National Alliance for Eating Disorders.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
On TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, one of the most viral trends is the #WhatIEatInADay video. These clips—sometimes short reels, sometimes Read More The post #WhatIEatInADay: Why This Social Media Trend Can Be So Harmful appeared first on National Alliance for Eating Disorders.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
While many people use fitness trackers, for individuals with eating disorders, they can sometimes further complicate the journey to recovery.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
National Alliance for Eating Disorders is a national nonprofit dedicated to outreach, education, early intervention, and advocacy for all eating disorders.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Learn more about the symptoms, signs and treatment options for disturbances in feeding that may not meet the criteria of other eating disorders.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder can wreak havoc on your health. Learn more about the warning signs, symptoms and treatment options today.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Is someone you love struggling with an eating disorder? Learn about the best ways to care for them and what to do (or not to do) when helping them recover.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are complex illnesses that require a specialized treatment team. Learn more about what to expect from an ED treatment team.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Are you or a loved one struggling with an eating disorder and ready to get help? Learn more about the types of eating disorder treatment and levels of care.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
This page contains the National Alliance for Eating Disorders directory of eating disorder support groups in the United States.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Visit our site to learn more about the Bulimia Nervosa eating disorder, its causes, symptoms and ways to get support or find treatment for a full recovery.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Do you think you or a loved one may have Binge Eating Disorder? Visit our site today to learn more about warning signs, symptoms and treatment options.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Learn more about anorexia nervosa and its causes, warning signs, symptoms as well as the steps you can take to get help and make a full recovery.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
When exercise becomes excessive, compulsive, or compensatory, your relationship with it has likely become disordered.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Visit our website to learn more about the different types of eating disorders, their warning signs, symptoms and how to seek help or treatment.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders
From inpatient programs to outpatient therapy and telemedicine options, we can help connect you with eating disorder treatment near you.| National Alliance for Eating Disorders