Self-Help Resources

Eating Disorder information is organized here, with links to additional resources and tools. Individuals being treated for Eating Disorders may also be struggling with depression, relationship problems, stress, or any number of other physical and/or mental health conditions. You may find the self-help information posted within other behavioral health topics on this web site to be helpful.

Fact Sheets and Handouts

Eating Disorders: Facts About Eating Disorders and the Search for Solutions
A booklet from the National Institute of Mental Health, that describes symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping.

Eating Disorders: Psychotherapy’s Role in Effective Treatment
This question-and-answer fact sheet explains how psychotherapy can help people recover from increasingly common Eating Disorders.

Myths and Misconceptions About Eating Disorders
Myths about healthy eating, groups who at risk for an eating disorder, and more.

Tips for Talking to a Friend Who May Be Struggling with an Eating Disorder
Some helpful ideas to consider when approaching a loved one with the possibility they may have an Eating Disorder.

What’s Going On With Me? Evaluating Eating and Exercise Habits

Videos & Audio Tips

Dying to Be Thin
Eight part video series on topics related to Eating Disorders.

Healthy Place Videos
This site has several different videos on Eating Disorders and related topics.

Books & Workbooks

The Unofficial Guide to Managing Eating Disorders
S. D. Gilbert & M. Commerford

Getting Better Bit (e) by Bit (e)—A Survival Kit for Suffers of Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorders
U. Schmidt & J. Treasure

Surviving an Eating Disorder
M. Siegel, J. Brisman, & M. Weinshel

Anorexia Nervosa: A Survival Guide for Families, Friends and Sufferers
J. Treasure

Web Resources

National Eating Disorders Association
Whether you're a girl, boy, woman, man, parent, coach, educator or student this site has information for you about Eating Disorders and related topics.

HealthyPlace.com
A variety of Eating Disorder handouts, videos, audio files, and more.

MedlinePlus
The latest eating disorder news.