Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders are serious mental health conditions characterized by abnormal eating behaviors and preoccupations with food, weight, or body shape, leading to significant physical and psychological consequences. Common types include Anorexia Nervosa (restricting food intake and extreme weight loss), Bulimia Nervosa (binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors like vomiting), and Binge-Eating Disorder (recurrent binge eating without purging). These disorders often co-occur with anxiety, depression, or substance use and can result from a combination of genetic, biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors. Early recognition and intervention are crucial, as untreated eating disorders can lead to severe health complications and impaired quality of life.