Bodywhys - The Eating Disorder Association of Ireland

Adapt is a voluntary organisation established in January 2000 to increase knowledge and a greater understanding of eating distress in the community; to provide help and support to people with eating disorders, their families and friends; and to Lobby Local and Regional Organisations and advocate on behalf of sufferers and carers of eating distress.

Website of the Eating disorders Association in the UK. For general information on all aspects of eating disorders. Also contains a section specifically for younger people.

Offers a series of downloadable fact sheets for parents on eating disorders in children and on body image and children. Designed to help parents foster positive body image and strong self esteem in their children. The site also offers fact sheets for adults with gender specific sheets on body image and other issues.

A holistic and spiritual approach encouraging freedom from obsession with food and weight.

This is the site of Gurze Books, specialists in eating disorders publications. Contains an online catalogue of over 200 books and other resources. It also provides extensive general information and links. Very helpful for searching for publications and getting further access to information.

Contains an extensive section on eating disorders. Information is tailored to 3 different groups: people with eating disorders (service users), families and carers, and health professionals (this section includes GP' guide to EDs, guidelines for the management & treatment of EDs, relapse prevention plan and much more).

Provides general information and a guide to getting help. Good for younger people.

Provides extensive information on eating disorders including many downloadable resources. Section for parents, educators, professionals, etc.

Overcoming Bulimia Online is an online self-help intervention based on the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach, for individuals with bulimia nervosa and related eating disorders. There are 8 sessions in total which users can work through at their own pace. A second resource, Overcoming Anorexia Online, is a self-help intervention for carers supporting a person with anorexia. There are 8 sessions aimed at helping the user to understand the thoughts, feelings and behaviours of a person affected by anorexia. Both resources were developed by Dr Chris Williams, Past-President of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies and researched in collaboration with b-eat.

Very comprehensive. Lots of general information, signs and symptoms. Includes chat rooms. Advocates itself as pro-recovery and doesn't allow any information about diets, weight loss tips or even pictures to be exchanged.

Educational information for parents and friends about warning signs, dangers and consequences of eating disorders. Also success stories and recommended reading.