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Free Download: Understanding Eating Disorders

Want to understand eating disorders, or find help for yourself or a friend?

Eating disorders are about far more than food. They’re often a way of coping with deeper pain and a need for control. This free guide helps you understand the types, signs, and risk factors, and, most importantly, how to find help. It’s written with care, without shame, and it speaks to everyone affected, including the guys who are too often left out of the conversation.

WHAT’S INSIDE

  • The types of eating disorders and the signs of each
  • The risk factors that can make someone more vulnerable
  • A section on eating disorders in guys
  • How to talk about what you’re going through with someone you trust
  • How to support a friend or family member, and care for yourself too
  • Where to find real help, including the National Alliance for Eating Disorders
  • A spiritual perspective on finding freedom and strength
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