Additional Resources

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National Eating Disorders Association
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
The NEDA is a nonprofit association dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. Contact them at: National Eating Disorders Association 603 Stewart St. Suite 803 Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 382-3587

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
http://www.aacap.org
AACAP offers up-to-date information on child and adolescent development and issues.

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
http://www.anad.org
ANAD is a national nonprofit organization for people with eating disorders and their families. In addition to its hotline counseling, ANAD operates an international network of support groups and offers referrals to health care professionals who treat eating disorders. Contact them at: ANAD Box 7 Highland Park, IL 60035 (847) 831-3438

Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia
http://www.icpnyc.org/CenterForStudy.nxg
This nonprofit organization is concerned with effective treatment, specialized training, significant research, and increased community understanding. Contact the group at: Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia 1841 Broadway, 4th Floor New York, NY 10023 (212) 333-3444

Mental Help Net
http://www.mentalhelp.net
This site offers helpful content for those seeking help for addiction, eating disorders, and other mental and emotional troubles.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
http://www.nimh.nih.gov
NIMH offers information about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses, and supports research to help those with mental illness.