Online Resources for Eating Disorders
The following online resources are available for further information about eating disorders.
Something Fishy
Contains general information, self-help and personal testimonials on eating disorders and body image issues
http://www.something-fishy.org/
National Eating Disorders Association
A national non-profit organization dedicated to prevention and awareness of eating disorders
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
American Dietetic Association
Clicking on nutrition resources will get you to information about eating disorders, including an extensive nutrition reading list
http://www.eatright.org/
National Institute of Mental Health
Provides information on a number of mental health issues, including eating disorders
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/
National Institutes of Health
Provides information about a variety of health issues currently under study at the NIH
http://www.nih.gov/
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
A local (Pittsburgh) treatment facility offering inpatient, outpatient and partial hospitalization programs
http://www.wpic.pitt.edu/research/cope/treatmnt.htm
The Renfrew Center
Has extensive treatment facilities in Eastern Pennsylvania and New York, as well as other areas
http://www.renfrew.org/
Girl Power
A national public education campain to help encourage and motivate 9-14 year old girls to sustain positive values regarding health messages
http://www.girlpower.gov
Gurze Books
Publishes and distributes a wide variety of books dealing with eating disorder and body image issues
http://www.gurze.com/
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