Eating Disorders

If you or someone you care about suffers from an eating disorder learn more about the disorder and find resources to get help.

Eating disorders are not always easy to spot. Not sure if you or a loved one has an eating disorder? Read more to understand what they are and how to get help.

Helping a Friend: Do you think a friend or loved one is suffering from an eating disorder? Find out how you can help.

Eating disorders can affect everyone: Learn more about how eating disorders can affect people who identify as male.

Sports that require weight control can place their participants at risk for an eating disorder. Find out about the risks and how you can combat them.

Cultural and social settings can play a role in development of disordered eating. Learn more to understand how you can combat eating disorders.

Anorexia

Anorexia FAQs: Learn more about anorexia, condition that includes the withholding and limiting of food, an intense fear of weight gain, and often over-exercising. Find resources that can help with Anorexia.

Bulimia

Bulimia FAQs: Learn more about bulimia, a condition that includes out of control eating (binging) followed by self- induced vomiting (purging) or laxative use. Find out how you can get help with bulimia.

Binge Eating

Binge Eating FAQs: Learn more about binge eating, a condition that includes eating large amounts of food in a short amount of time. Find resources that can help with binge eating.

Stress Eating

Stress Eating FAQs: Learn more about stress eating, a condition that can include eating large amounts of food or not eating at all when under stress. Get tips to combat stress eating.

Mental Health

Young Adult Mental Health Guide Book: We know that mental health and suicide are very real problems that need to be talked about. This guidebook will provide you with tools to help you support your mental health.

Where To Go For Help

The best place to start is at your campus health center. If you need additional care or resources use Provider Search. If the Student Assistance Program is part of your benefit plan you can call 1-877-351-7889 (TTY: 711) to immediately speak with a counselor 24/7, or use the Talkspace benefit to text with a counselor on your schedule.

Telemedicine: Your plan also includes access to telemedicine. Use Provider Search to find providers that use telemedicine to meet with you via phone or online.

Informed Health Line: Offers 24/7 access to nurses for students.

Integrated Behavioral Health Case Management: For students overcoming challenges with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders, and more. Contact Member Services to find out more.

United Way 2-1-1
www.211.org
Phone: Dial 2-1-1
2-1-1 connects callers to health and human services information and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, even during disasters. Information and resources may be provided for a variety of needs including mental health, basic needs, and disaster assistance. Dial 211 from your cell phone to speak with a trained information and referral specialist. Calls are routed to service centers based on your geographic location. You may also search online for resources.

National Council for Mental Wellbeing
www.thenationalcouncil.org
The NCBH operates nationally and connects individuals to local behavioral health providers in their area. For assistance in locating a therapist or other trained professionals, please visit their website.

NAMI
www.nami.org
Helpline: (800) 950-6264
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. There are chapters throughout the United States that provide support groups and educational programs. Please visit the website to learn more about NAMI programs and to find your local chapter. You can also call the NAMI Helpline for more information.

Mental Health America (MHA)
www.mhanational.org
Phone: (800) 969-6642
MHA is a national community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all. MHA promotes mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all, early identification, and intervention for those at risk, integrated care services, and supports for those who seek recovery. You can contact this agency toll free or visit their website to locate the chapter in your area.

7 Cups
www.7cups.com
7 Cups provides free online/app text chat with a trained listener for emotional support and counseling. They also offer fee- for-service online therapy with a licensed mental health professional. If interested, you can visit the website or download the phone app to learn more.

SupportGroups.com
www.supportgroups.com
This website provides a broad spectrum of open board forums on topics regarding addiction, relationships, stress, mental health disorders, and grief. To gain access, please visit their website and create a member name.