There are many reasons why people turn toward an eating disorder: They may use it to cope, escape, avoid, serve as a proxy and become their emotional and relational voice. An eating disorder can be a ...

Untreated eating disorders in teenagers can have long-term adverse health effects and may be fatal. Caregivers and family members can learn about eating disorders to provide emotional support and aid ...

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect a significant portion of the U.S. population. An estimated 9 percent of Americans, or 28.8 million people, will have an eating ...