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Eating disorders are serious and often fatal illnesses that are associated with severe disturbances in people’s eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions. For more information on the signs and symptoms, causes and risk factor, treatments for eating disorders, visit our health topic page or download our brochure.
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Help raise awareness about eating disorders, which are serious and often fatal illnesses, by sharing informational materials based on the latest research. Share science. Share hope. https://go.nih.gov/0WrXOnx #shareNIMH
Eating disorders are serious illnesses, and the way we talk about them matters. Here are some facts you can use to help shape the conversation around eating disorders. https://go.nih.gov/IaUjmO4 #shareNIMH
Eating disorders are serious illnesses. Signs of an eating disorder may include an unhealthy fixation or obsession with weight loss, body weight, body shape, and/or food intake. Learn more: https://go.nih.gov/dkZX06N #shareNIMH
Eating disorders affect people of all genders, ages, races, ethnicities, body weights, and socioeconomic statuses. Learn more about the impact that eating disorders have on mental and physical well-being: https://go.nih.gov/dkZX06N #shareNIMH
Common types of eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder. Read more about each of these eating disorders: https://go.nih.gov/dkZX06N #shareNIMH
Research suggests that biological, psychological, and social factors can raise a person’s risk of developing an eating disorder. An eating disorder is not a lifestyle choice. Learn more: https://go.nih.gov/dkZX06N #shareNIMH
Eating disorders affect a person’s mental and physical health. In some cases, they can be life threatening. However, with treatment, people can recover. https://go.nih.gov/dkZX06N #shareNIMH
If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, use these resources to find help for yourself, a friend, or a family member: https://go.nih.gov/Fx6cHCZ . #shareNIMH
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Mental Health Minute: Eating Disorders: Got 60 seconds? Take a mental health minute to learn about eating disorders.
Let’s Talk About Eating Disorders with NIMH Grantee Dr. Cynthia Bulik: Learn about the signs, symptoms, treatments, and the latest research on eating disorders.
Last Reviewed: January 2025