For families, friends

Treatment programs include sharing a meal with loved ones.

It often is hard to approach someone you love when you sense something is wrong. Sometimes, as in the case of eating disorders, it may be difficult to know if they need help at all.

Eating Disorders Institute can help. Our site contains information about eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating. We can help you figure out if your loved one is at risk for an eating disorder, and provide guidance on how to approach them through our online assessments. If you need more information, we also have books, Web links and other materials that can help you and your loved one on this journey.

For encouragement and inspiration, we have personal experiences to draw strength from.