Patient & Parent Education
We strive to educate patients and parents about the causes of eating disorders and how to successfully treat them. Please visit the UC San Diego Eating Disorders Center for Treatment and Research website to watch a series of videos, in which the Center’s faculty and staff translate new scientific findings into easily understandable concepts and language. You can also click on the links below for doctor-reviewed articles:
- Eating Disorders
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Anorexia
- Bulimia
- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
General Resources
F.E.A.S.T. (Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders)
Support, education, and advocacy for parents and caregivers.
National Eating Disorders Association
Helpline: 800-931-2237
Something Fishy
Awareness and support for individuals with eating disorders and their loved ones.
National Institute of Mental Health
Research-focused institute addressing mental illness and behavioral disorders.
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
Hotline: 847-831-3438, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. CST.
DBT Center of San Diego
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for adolescents and adults. 619-602-0726
For Medical Professionals
Eating disorders (EDs) affect individuals across all age groups, ethnicities, shapes, and sizes. These disorders are associated with serious medical complications and have the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric disorder. Pediatrician Reference Guide for Eating Disorders (PDF) is designed to help physicians recognize eating disorders, provide timely interventions, and make appropriate referrals.
Additional Professional Resources
- Eating Disorders Overview, National Institute of Mental Health
- Eating Disorders Position Paper, Journal of Adolescent Health
- Academy for Eating Disorders Report
For more physician resources, including a newsletter, visit UC San Diego Eating Disorders Center MD Resources .