Anorexia

Anorexia Fact: Twenty percent of people with anorexia die from the disorder or related complications.

An Overview of Anorexia - What is anorexia? Who develops anorexia nervosa and what are warning signs?

Anorexia Self Test - Are you at risk for anorexia nervosa? Find out with this self test.

Complications of Anorexia - What are the medical and psychological effects of anorexia nervosa?

Treating Anorexia Nervosa - How do you treat anorexia nervosa?

Helping Young People with Anorexia - Fifty ways to lose the "3Ds": Dieting, Drive for Thinness, and Body Dissatisfaction

What to Say - What can you say to help someone with anorexia seek treatment?

Gender Differences in Anorexia Nervosa - How do males and females differ regarding dieting and body image?

Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa in Males - What to look for when diagnosing anorexia in males.

Eating Disorders in Males - Overview of the prevalence, symptoms, and risk factors for eating disorders in males.

Anorexia is Not a Lifestyle - Shows graphics that have been downloaded from pro anorexia websites. They send out disturbing messages to which many adolescents are falling prey.

Anorexic Web - Offers photos of women with anorexia and argues against pro anorexia advocates and web sites.

Fatal Trend - Discusses the growth of proanorexia web sites and the myths they perpetuate.