eating disorders

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• - Describes what anorexia is, some of the key characteristics and how it differs from bulimia. There are also references for more information. This site is sponsored by AAFP (American Academy of Family Physicians).
  
• - Understanding the problem of anorexia. Provides links to additional resources for sufferers, friends, and teens.
  
• - Description, diagnosis, research, treatment, and magazine articles.
  
• - Presents facts about anorexia nervosa, written by teens for teens, as well as suggestions for where to get help.
  
• - Each disorder is explained in simple terms, illustrated with newspaper articles and examples of famous sufferers. A forum is offered for discussion and seeking further information.
  
• - Answers questions about what causes anorexia and how to prevented it.
  
• - Healing bulimia from a religious perspective. Provides stories and resources.
  
• - Gives information about insecurities and possible causes, as well as tips on how to avoid the problem.
  
• - Clinical article regarding mortality rates, pathophysiology, frequency,lab and imaging studies, treatment within a general hospital emergency room, follow-up, and a bibliography with links.
  
• - An exploration into anorexia nervosa through the media of mythology, fairy tales and psychology of C.G. Jung.