Eating for Health
(From Eating Disorder Hope) It’s important to become familiar with eating disorder information and education. With the distorted images portrayed by the media or the many stereotypes that exist, it may be confusing to understand exactly what an eating disorder is or the various types of eating disorders. Having knowledge and understanding about the different kinds of eating disorders and their characteristics can be beneficial in increasing awareness of these complex diseases.
Awareness can lead to prevention and early diagnosis and treatment. Familiarity with eating disorders can also lead to increased consciousness and empathy for those who are suffering or struggling while decreasing the stigma often associated with these mental illnesses.
Online Resources
- Eating Disorder Hope
- Kelty Mental Health
- Jessies Legacy: Screening tools, resources for youth, parents and educators
- National Eating Disorder Association (USA)
- Foundry BC: Body Image & Eating
- F.E.A.S.T - Families Empowered And Supporting Treatment for Eating Disorders
- Eating Attitudes Test
- RACE Line (phone consultation)
- Let us Eat Cake Podcast
- Balanced View Course: Addressing Weight Bias and Stigma in Health Care