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February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month
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There is perhaps no stronger evidence of our mind-body connection than the effects of eating disorders, which have some of the highest mortality rates of any mental illness. Eating disorders are complex reactions to environmental factors and brain functioning that can develop at a young age.
February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month. Use these resources to learn about eating disorders and help prevent their devastating physical and mental effects on both children and adults. You can print, distribute or share via social media the materials in this toolkit throughout the month of February and all year long: resources.lucet.health/toolkit-eating-disorder-awareness
If you or someone you know is struggling with disordered eating, contact the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Helpline (1-888-375-7767) or National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline (1-866-662-1235).
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It's not always easy to spot an eating disorder because it can overlap with dieting — and many people with eating disorders don't necessarily appear to be underweight. Health care providers may also miss warning signs, as they lack the full picture of a patient's eating habits.
That's why it's crucial for parents, guardians and others to advocate for their children or loved ones if they think something is wrong. Here's how to recognize the signs: resources.lucet.health/toolkit-eating-disorder-awareness/eating-disorders-know-the-signs
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Eating disorders go far beyond a "refusal to eat." It can also mean binging, purging or aversion to certain food groups or textures. Our understanding of these disorders has expanded into wider-reaching symptoms and differing relationships to our bodies.
Read more to learn about the recognized types of eating disorders and what each can look like in yourself or a loved one: resources.lucet.health/toolkit-eating-disorder-awareness/understanding-types-of-eating-disorders
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With a challenge as complex as eating disorders, each person may need a different approach or varied combination of options like talk therapy, intensive outpatient, inpatient treatment or more to address their unique symptoms and perception of their body.
Loved ones of someone preparing for treatment should be aware of potential challenges, and understand what to expect both emotionally and physically. Learn more: resources.lucet.health/toolkit-eating-disorder-awareness/what-to-expect-during-eating-disorder-treatment
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One of the trickiest things about a developing eating disorder is spotting the fine line between dieting, or a healthy concern for physical health, and disordered eating. Loved ones who know a person's relationship to their body and their daily eating habits are often the first line of defense to detect that line and prevent damage.
Learn about the difference between healthy and unhealthy eating habits: resources.lucet.health/toolkit-eating-disorder-awareness/when-does-dieting-become-unhealthy
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If you or someone you know is struggling with disordered eating, contact the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Helpline (1-888-375-7767) or National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline (1-866-662-1235).