Get the Facts on Eating Disorders – Infographics

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Get the Facts on Eating Disorders – Infographics
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By NEDA Staff

Get the Facts on Eating Disorders – Infographics

Eating disorders don’t happen in a vacuum – they are complex illnesses with close connections to substance abuse, trauma, obesity, and other mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Myths and misinformation about eating disorders are everywhere, so it’s time to get the facts straight and educate everyone about these serious public health concerns.

Learn more about eating disorders and help us spread the word by sharing these infographics (jam-packed with pictures, brand-new statistics, and a full list of references!).

Athletes

Bullying & Weight Shaming

Co-Occurring Conditions

Dieting & Clean Eating

Marginalized Voices

Men

Substance Abuse

We have both been there. In our late teens, anorexia took control of our lives. We were each trapped in cycles of perfectionism that were tearing our minds and bodies...
Individuals from lower socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds, including those without health insurance and on public insurance, have extremely limited access to eating disorders (EDs) treatment. Indeed, in collaboration with our...
When it comes to treating eating disorders, one of the most important steps is receiving a diagnosis. That diagnosis informs what type of treatment and what level of care (e.g.,...