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Eating Disorders


Useful Sites
Mental Help Net: Eating Disorders

About this site: Take a crash course on eating disorders at this comprehensive site, which outlines the consequences, types, and causes of these conditions. Special sections are devoted to symptoms, treatment options, outside resources, and support groups. (http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/center_index.php?id=46)

-  Pluses: A thorough links section that rates resources according to their usefulness.

-  Minuses: Site has clinical look and feel.

-  Best feature: Get support from others in the eating disorders forum.

Something Fishy

About this site: Learn about the signs, symptoms, and treatments for anorexia, bulimia, overeating, and other types of eating disorders at this information-packed site. You'll also find practical and compassionate advice on how to cope with an eating problem or help a friend or child who suffers from a disorder. (http://www.something-fishy.org/)

-  Pluses: A section for men with eating disorders and a mirror site translated into Spanish.

-  Minuses: Posting responses on the bulletin board is discouraged; you're encouraged to e-mail others personally.

-  Best feature: Click on the local treatment map to find medical help near you.