Adolescent and Teen Anorexia and Bulimia

Is your Teen suffering with an Eating Disorder?

Are you looking for a program for your Teen who is struggling with an Eating Disorder? These programs are designed to address problems such as Anorexia and Bulimia. Our site includes a directory of Adolescent and Teen Eating Disorder programs that deal with Anorexia and Bulimia across North and South America. Please feel free to click on one of the states at the bottom to find resources to help your Teen.

If you would like help in finding the right program for your child, please fill out our online form.

Anorexia

Anorexia nervosa is a life-threatening eating disorder defined by a refusal to maintain body weight within 15 percent of an individual's minimal normal weight. Other essential features of this disorder include a distorted body image, an intense fear of gaining weight, and amenorrhea (absence of at least three consecutive menstrual cycles when otherwise expected to occur) in teens. Sometimes adolescents and teens binge-purge and starve, depending on the extent of weight loss. This can be physically very dangerous!

Bulimia

Bulimia, also called bulimia nervosa, is a psychological eating disorder. Bulimia is characterized by episodes of binge-eating followed by inappropriate methods of weight control (purging). Inappropriate methods of weight control include compulsive exercising, enemas, excessive use of diuretics and laxatives, fasting, and/or vomiting.

Excessive shape and weight concerns are also characteristics of bulimia.