Anorexia Nervosa in Teens

Screening quiz to help parents recognize the warning signs of anorexia nervosa in their teen and find ways to seek help.

Anorexia in teens is a serious eating disorder with emotional and physical components. Know the signs of this disorder, what to look for and the negative impact this disorder can have.

Advocates of eating disorders openly discuss their problems online and have created an easily recognizable symbol to help identify each other when not online. Their symbol is a bracelet, of a certain color and worn in a specific way. The bracelets are worn in an effort to ‘unite’ this community that is encouraging dysfunctional eating patterns....

Advice for teens who have a friend with an eating disorder.

Most commonly held misconceptions about the behaviors attributed to Anorexia, Bulimia and Compulsive Overeating.

Diagnostic criteria, profile and quite a bit more information here.

'It is not easy to understand a person suffering Anorexia. People living with the illness often have a low self-esteem and a tremendous need to control their surroundings and emotions.' Read more here.

Having a good support system will make your teenager's fight towards freedom a little easier and they will know that they are not alone.

A victim DOES NOT need to appear underweight or even "average" to suffer ANY of these signs and symptoms.

This fact sheet provides parents with information about the signs of bulimia and anorexia nervosa, and discusses how to help their teenage child get help.