According to recent statistics, eating disorders affect 30 million people in the United States. Eating disorders are mental health conditions that often require both medical and psychological intervention. Left untreated, eating disorders can take an incredible toll on the mind and the body. Sadly, eating disorders can also result in death. In fact, of all the mental illnesses, eating disorders cause the most deaths.
If you know someone with an eating disorder and would like to help them, the first thing to do is understand this mental health condition.
